Vertical axis robot design for affordable spray painting automation
Painting Robot
Autonomous Spray Vehicle
Product summary
The vertical-axis spray painting robot concept is designed specifically for the construction industry. The robot automates the traditionally labour-intensive painting process, sensing surfaces and applying paints, primers, and sealants automatically.
Categories
Robotics Industrial Design, Professional Equipment Design
Autonomous Wall Sensing and Movement
The robot features a wall-sensing system, allowing it to detect and map surfaces to paint. Once an area has been identified, the robot applies coats in vertical strips before moving horizontally to apply the next strip.
The robot tracks application time, returning to apply additional coats after the appropriate drying time has passed. Tracking paint levels allows notifications and estimates of paint refill time. Depending on the construction stage, the robot can apply primers, sealants, and paints.
Key drivers influencing market growth include rising labour costs and scarcity of skilled workers, rapid technological advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and the growing emphasis on safety and precision in construction.
A standout feature of the design compared to other autonomous paint robots is the vertical axis. Whilst less versatile compared to robotic arm systems, the vertical axis provides a lower-cost solution, reducing initial investment and payback periods.
construction industry accounted for 25% of all worker fatalities in 2022. construction robots can help in reducing risk of accidents and ensure that construction projects are completed efficiently without compromising worker safety
