Towards Human-Centered Construction Robotics: An RL-Driven Companion Robot For Contextually Assisting Carpentry Workers

arXiv:2403.19060v1 Announce Type: cross
Abstract: In the dynamic construction industry, traditional robotic integration has primarily focused on automating specific tasks, often overlooking the complexity and variability of human aspects in construction workflows. This paper introduces a human-centered approach with a ``work companion rover" designed to assist construction workers within their existing practices, aiming to enhance safety and workflow fluency while respecting construction labor's skilled nature. We conduct an in-depth study on deploying a robotic system in carpentry formwork, showcasing a …

abstract arxiv companion complexity construction construction industry cs.ai cs.hc cs.lg cs.ro dynamic human industry integration paper robot robotic robotics rover specific tasks tasks type work workers workflows