Robots ready to revolutionise Hong Kong's construction sector
發佈日期: 2025-05-13 21:34
TVB News
The Housing Authority is gradually introducing construction robots for various tasks in public housing projects,hoping to improve efficiency and reduce accident risks.
By simply pressing a button on a tablet, this wall-painting robot will move its nozzle to a preset height, and perform tasks such as spray painting and applying plaster.
Operators can monitor the robot's work from a safe distance.
This operator shared that the robot made their work much safer, as they no longer needed scaffolding like they used to when operating manually at a height of five to six metres.
This type of robot is already being used in public housing construction projects, with a maximum construction height of six metres.
Meanwhile, this tile-laying robot uses optical and tilt sensors to align tiles before installation.
Through slight vibrations, it reduces hollow tile defects, and helps to achieve an overall efficiency four times higher than manual labour.
The Housing Authority is also exploring the use of robots for rebar tying, welding and cutting, noting that several robotic systems for these tasks are already quite advanced, especially in painting.
The HA organised the RoboPaint Master Competition, pitting five painting robots against each other, two of which are already deployed in public housing projects.
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho shared that in public housing projects with a standard floor comprising 24 units, traditional methods will require eight skilled workers for wall finishing, while only two operators would be needed when using a robotics system.
She believes the application of construction robots would not only boost productivity and quality, but also helps to create a safer and healthier working environment for frontline workers.
Currently, more than 20 public housing projects have already adopted the construction robotics system.
The Housing Bureau anticipates that an additional 30 projects will adopt the system by 2027.
