Robots are going to redefine Japan's skylines

Japanese companies are turning to robots to help build their skyscrapers. No workers: The country has a labor shortage problem, and it's only getting worse, especially in the booming construction industry. So firms are turning to automation technologies, including AI and drones, to map and control construction sites. Bring in the robots: Shimizu Corporation, for example, is looking to offload a small amount of labor onto bots. Its automatons will weld beams, move supplies, and install ceiling panels, taking over about 1 percent of the total labor involved in a typical high-rise project.