At the centre of this research is the “DroneHub”, a state-of-the-art laboratory that is being built on the Empa campus in D\u00fcbendorf. This unique research building makes it possible to test drones under real-life conditions – a significant development for both the construction industry and environmental sciences. In the future, drones could repair buildings before damage escalates or even save lives by monitoring dangerous areas before the fire brigade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The spirit of innovation driving this project is evident in the extraordinary combination of environmental monitoring and construction robotics. The new drone models can place sensors in trees or collect water samples from the depths of oceans and lakes – essential data to monitor the health of our ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
However, Kovac and his international team are going even further. With aerial additive manufacturing (AAM) technology, drones could be able to print building materials from the air. This technology has the potential to fundamentally change the way buildings are maintained and constructed while utilising resources more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Redefining building maintenance This collaboration between Empa and EPFL not only opens up new perspectives for robotics, but also for the future of the property industry. Drones that carry out inspections and repairs autonomously could revolutionise the way buildings are maintained. For managers and professionals in the property and location development sector, this project offers an exciting look at the future of the industry – innovative, sustainable and with a clear focus on efficiency and safety.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The joint laboratory of Empa and EPFL is creating a pioneering research platform that develops drones for building maintenance and environmental protection. This collaboration is exemplary for the future of robotics, which could have far-reaching effects both in the property industry and in site development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":114054,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_surecart_dashboard_logo_width":"180px","_surecart_dashboard_show_logo":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_orders":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_invoices":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_subscriptions":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_downloads":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_billing":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_account":true,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12476,12483,22433],"tags":[30714,49629,13397,12575,49630,15412],"class_list":["post-114095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immonews","category-proptech-en","category-trends-en","tag-bauindustrie-en","tag-baurobotik-en","tag-entwicklung-en","tag-forschung-en","tag-gebaeudewartung-en","tag-roboter-en","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":{"bild_mit_ki_erstellt_worden":[],"lead":"The joint laboratory of Empa and EPFL is creating a pioneering research platform that develops drones for building maintenance and environmental protection. This collaboration is exemplary for the future of robotics, which could have far-reaching effects both in the property industry and in site development.","autor":"Quelle: empa","ort":"","bildunterschrift":"","zusammenfassung":"","bild_im_grid":false,"gallerie":"","newsim":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
<\/strong>The “DroneHub” provides a protected space for the development and testing of robots and drones that can autonomously perform tasks such as building maintenance and environmental monitoring. The DroneHub’s unique AAM wall simulates real building surfaces on which the drones demonstrate their repair and maintenance capabilities. These technologies are particularly relevant for the property sector, where safety and efficiency in maintenance are becoming increasingly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n