A delegation from the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Uzbekistan visited China, where it explored robotization technologies in the construction industry. Particular attention was paid to solutions from MagicBIM, a company that develops robots to automate various construction operations. Young architects also took part in the trip.
The Chinese side presented technologies for laser scanning of sites, the creation of three-dimensional building models, automated wall finishing, and floor tile laying. In addition, robots can be used to inspect hard-to-reach and hazardous sections of structures, check utility lines, and detect defects in a timely manner. Such solutions help improve worker safety and the quality of construction work.
The integration of robotics with building information modeling (BIM) technologies and artificial intelligence was discussed separately. The parties explored opportunities for introducing Chinese developments in Uzbekistan, including the digitalization of construction processes and the automation of quality control for construction and installation work.