Capital Equipment News March 2024

DEMOLITION TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking efficiency and ensuring safety in demolition In the dynamic landscape of the demolition industry, a remarkable

safety, making remote demolition a restricted practice. Demolition robots, resembling compact excavators sans the cab, occupy a substantial 90% share of the construction robot market. This efficient and commercially viable innovation marks a departure from traditional, labour-intensive practices. “This type of technology is used specifically where there is a risk of soil subsidence during sinkhole remediation. The machine operator can control the machine from a distance. However, there is a definite compromise on precision and reactivity,” says Kate Bester, Contracts and Project Manager at Jet Demolition. Navigating the Future In tandem with demolition robots, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are emerging as groundbreaking automation solutions. Distinct from Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), AMRs showcase unparalleled autonomy and adaptability. They navigate intricate environments, circumventing obstacles without external guidance systems. Bester underscores the significance of automating demolition for safety, efficiency, and cost reduction. While the initial capital expenditure is considerable, the long-term return on investment and positive impact on health and safety make robotic automation an invaluable asset for demolition and construction companies.

transformation is underway, ushered in by the advent of demolition robots and cutting-edge automation solutions. These technological innovations redefine demolition and significantly enhance safety, efficiency, and project outcomes.

D emolition robots, the structures. Equipped with an array of end-of-arm tools like breakers, crushers, drills, and buckets, these mobile robots navigate confined spaces, offering a nimble and precise avant-garde professional service robots, are rede fining how we approach the end-of-life phase of

alternative to conventional methods. However, there are challenges with remote demolition technologies. While remote-control units provide an effective solution in specific scenarios, they come with compromises in precision and reactivity. Bester emphasises that understanding a structure’s behaviour is crucial for the team’s

“This type of technology is used specifically where there is a risk of soil subsidence during sinkhole remediation. The machine operator can control the machine from a distance. However, there is a definite compromise on precision and reactivity.”

Kate Bester, Contracts and Project Manager at Jet Demolition

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