Japanese construction robot can pick up and drill in drywall by itself

A Japanese robot that can pick up and drill in a drywall all by itself could provide a glimpse into the future of construction. The smart robot, HRP-5P, uses object detection and motion planning to perform its construction tasks – albeit very slowly. It can use small hooks to grab the board, carry it across the room and then drill it in the desired spot. Robotics are common in manufacturing sites, such as auto plants, but those machines are stationery and carrying out the same task over and over, often in sterile and enclosed environments. Robots used in construction sites have to move around.