Simulator for training robot operators – sprayed concrete

​In order for a robot operator to be considered sufficiently well educated it requires long-term training in a variety of situations. This training is very expensive, even without concrete, using a real robot. The ultimate goal of this project is therefore to develop a computer-assisted training simulator for robot operators in a realistic environment with visualization techniques, either in stereoscopic 3D or on a normal screen. The user of the finished simulator will be able to see the result of the shotcrete application in real-time. It should also be possible for the operator, or an outside observer, to assess, both visually and numerically, the quality of the performed work by examining parameters such as surface coverage, layer thickness and material consumption.

The project is carried out at the Division of Construction Management.

• Mikael Johansson

  Research engineer, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Construction Management

  Mikael is a research engineer at the Division of Construction Management at Chalmers. His research interest centers around ICT within the architectural, engineering, construction and facilities...
• Börje Westerdahl

  Lecturer, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Management

  Börje is a Lecturer at the Division of Construction Management at Chalmers. His lic-thesis studied innovation processes in the construction industry. He has been involved in the education of...
• Mattias Roupé

  Senior Lecturer, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Construction Management

  Mattias Roupé is senior lecturer at the Division of Construction Management at Chalmers. Mattias has his main focus on the ITC and digital representation such as Building Information Model (BIM) and...