Colaboração de robôs heterogêneos em ambiente de construção civil: uma proposta modular e integradora

Abstract

Industrial automation is undergoing significant changes due to recent technological advancements. While robotic systems are widely used in assembly lines, the construction industry has been slower to adopt these technologies. The most adopted innovations focus on integrating design and construction through BIM (Building Information Modeling), monitoring activities, or replacing workers, as seen in additive manufacturing (3D printing). Although emerging and promising in construction, the latter still has limited applications for increasing productivity and optimizing operations on construction sites. Despite these advancements, some tasks still require the presence of human workers, as conventional automation systems are not yet fully suited to perform them. This work proposes the development of collaborative tasks performed by robots in heterogeneous environments, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration between different types of robots. To this end, a simulated environment was developed that allowed for the investigation and analysis of behavioral strategies involving robotic cooperation and coordination, creating a system that was tested and evaluated in simulations to improve operations in construction, reducing the dependence on human labor for specific tasks, particularly those that are more exhausting. The research achieved significant results, demonstrating that collaboration between heterogeneous robots can effectively contribute to the automation of complex tasks in construction environments. This highlights the potential for future advancements in sector automation, promoting greater efficiency and productivity.