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April 24, 2018

Robots weld, bolt and lift — but only work nights for now

  • Japan's Shimizu Corp. showed off its new robots, designed to help contractors fill labor shortages during the boom.
    • By YURI KAGEYAMA
    AP Business Writer

    AP Photo/Koji Sasahara [enlarge]
    Robo-Buddy is a multipurpose robot that can build ceilings and floors. Shimizu also has robots that can weld and bolt.

    TOKYO — Robots that can weld, lift and bolt are being developed to help bridge labor shortages at Japanese construction sites, though their use will be limited to night shifts when no human workers will be nearby due to safety and regulatory concerns.


     
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