Layout modelling of the built environment for autonomous mobile robots using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and simulation

Byers, Gareth and RazaviAlavi, SeyedReza (2022) Layout modelling of the built environment for autonomous mobile robots using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and simulation. Modular and Offsite Construction (MOC) Summit Proceedings. pp. 201-208. ISSN 2562-5438

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Abstract

Robotics is a fast-growing technology in the construction industry, particularly in off-site construction and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Recent advancements in technologies have made robots more intelligent and capable of autonomously undertaking tasks. Navigation of the robots in the built environment requires analysis of robots’ sensor data, which is computationally sophisticated and time consuming. Modeling the layout of the built environment using BIM and simulation can reduce the computational burden of the sensor data analysis. This research aims to develop a method to transfer the geometry data from BIM models to virtual robots in the simulation environment, and provide the robots with priori knowledge about the built environment. This method is simple-to-use and can enhance robot navigation in terms of accuracy and efficiency. The method was implemented in a case study to demonstrate its usefulness and practicality.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Building Information Modelling (BIM), Simulation, Layout modelling, Construction Automation, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)
Subjects: G400 Computer Science
G600 Software Engineering
G700 Artificial Intelligence
H300 Mechanical Engineering
Department: Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Computer and Information Sciences
Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Depositing User: Elena Carlaw
Date Deposited: 16 Dec 2022 11:51
Last Modified: 16 Dec 2022 12:00
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/50910

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