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http://dx.doi.org/10.7746/jkros.2021.16.3.207

Design of Manipulator End Effectors for Pier Column Construction  

Chung, Taeil (KICT)
Lee, Sang-Won (KICT)
Lee, Sang-Yoon (KICT)
Ryu, Jee-Hwan (KAIST)
Publication Information
The Journal of Korea Robotics Society / v.16, no.3, 2021 , pp. 207-215 More about this Journal
Abstract
There is a risk of serious injury to workers who work at height in pier construction process. By using auto climbing formwork system that does not need to dismantle and reinstall formworks, it is possible to improve work efficiency and safety of workers. However, auto climbing formwork system still requires workers to work on a pier for rebar connection works and so on. In order to eliminate works by workers on the pier, robot manipulators with special end effectors are proposed. Through analysis of works on the pier, three specialized end effectors which are a gripper, a rebar coupler press, and a concrete vibrator, are suggested. Also, new pier construction scenario by the suggested system is confirmed using 3d modeling. It is expected that the proposed system and method enables pier construction without workers on piers. It will increase safety and efficiency of pier construction.
Keywords
Pier Construction; Construction Robot; Manipulator; End Effector;
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