Torque demand is one of the first factors to consider, encompassing nominal torque, acceleration torque, and emergency torque. The post How to avoid over- or under-sizing a servo gearbox appeared first on The Robot Report .
Revolution Wind's 700-MW offshore project in Rhode Island has begun delivering power as the third operational offshore wind farm in the U.S. Vineyard Wind 1, a larger 800-MW facility off Massachusetts, has finished construction and is the largest completed offshore wind project to date.
Contractors can protect their workers from soft tissue injuries by applying ergonomic principles when handling heavy equipment. Proper ergonomics reduces strain and injury risk on job sites, making it a key safety practice for construction crews.
AI chatbots can generate convincing but inaccurate reports that create lasting liability problems for construction projects. Construction firms need to be cautious about relying on AI-generated analyses without human verification, as errors can have long-term consequences.
Companies are using mobile tools to collect safety data on job sites, allowing them to spot hazards and prevent accidents before they occur. This proactive approach relies on leading indicators rather than waiting for incidents to happen.
Georgia is moving forward with a $4.6 billion public-private partnership to design, build, and maintain a 16-mile toll road on SR400. A consortium led by Acciona Concessions, ACS Infrastructure, and Meridiam will deliver the project under a 56-year partnership agreement.
Suffolk and other contractors are adopting Arrowsight, a video safety review platform that uses AI and big data to improve jobsite safety. The technology analyzes construction site footage to identify hazards and safety issues in real time.
Apartment construction starts increased in January both compared to the previous month and year-over-year, providing a boost to the broader residential building sector. The uptick signals continued demand in multifamily housing development.
UK-based metal 3D printing powder manufacturer Metalysis has secured nearly €1 million from the European Space Agency (ESA) to tackle two problems that have long unsettled Western aerospace: where to source titanium, and how to produce it more cleanly. The ESA funding will support a 24-month…
Turner Construction is building an 11-story, 600,000 square foot patient facility and expanded emergency department for Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre as part of a $900M expansion project. The vertical construction approach will modernize the hospital's capacity and services.
Nebius has integrated the NVIDIA Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint into its global-scale AI infrastructure. The post Nebius and NVIDIA collaborate for physical AI cloud appeared first on The Robot Report .
Construction supervisors face mounting responsibility and pressure as project demands increase while safety and performance standards become stricter. Strengthening support systems for frontline leaders is essential to help them manage these challenges and maintain safety and performance standards on job sites.
B9Creations, a U.S.-based precision 3D printing manufacturer, and Würth Additive Group, the additive arm of Würth Group, have partnered to address one of industrial manufacturing’s most persistent headaches: keeping spare parts available without the cost and risk of maintaining physical…
Advanced perception and reasoning software enable safe humanoid navigation in real-world environments, says RealSense. The post RealSense unveils autonomous humanoid navigation at GTC 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report .
Electric motors are among the most widespread energy-converting devices on the planet, and among the least efficient at small scales. A measurable share of the electricity they consume is lost as heat, a consequence of how conventional metal alloys respond to alternating magnetic fields. …
The construction industry started 2026 with 231,000 open job positions as of late January, indicating a slower hiring pace to begin the year. The data suggests contractors are facing ongoing workforce challenges despite significant unfilled roles across the sector.
Aetina is showing its edge computing platforms and edge servers at GTC 2026, combining high-precision 3D perception with enterprise AI agents. The post Aetina shows 3D vision and enterprise generative AI at GTC 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report .
74% of construction projects that begin work prematurely suffer significant productivity losses and reduced profitability. Proper planning and preparation before breaking ground are critical to project success.
Construction equipment distributors are pushing Congress for a new highway bill worth around $550 billion to reduce business uncertainty. Without this infrastructure funding, builders face challenges in planning and operations.
Arbaugh will discuss his life-changing brain-computer interface and demonstrate it at the Robotics Summit. The post Noland Arbaugh, world’s first Neuralink user, to keynote Robotics Summit appeared first on The Robot Report .
President Trump's 10% tariff is facing legal challenges from businesses and states who argue he's misusing Section 122 authority. Construction companies could see material cost increases if the tariff stands, making this a significant issue for project budgets and supply chains.
New Opentrons AI capability lets scientists simulate and visually inspect automated laboratory experiments before robots execute them. The post Opentrons introduces dynamic simulation, visualization for AI-generated lab workflows appeared first on The Robot Report .
Construction firms need to evaluate whether to pursue work through competitive bidding or direct negotiation based on their specific clients and industry sectors. The decision depends on factors like project type, client relationships, and business strategy.
Contractors are prioritizing data center construction opportunities fueled by AI demand and anticipating increased project funding from highway infrastructure bills. These two areas are driving strategic focus in recent earnings discussions across the construction industry.