Construction Robotics: Systems and Impacts

This course introduces students to robotics through historical, theoretical, and construction-based lenses. Students gain foundational knowledge of robot types, automation, digital fabrication, and the ethical implications of robotics in the built environment. The course emphasizes real-world applications in construction and spatial design, including robotic arms, mobile platforms, and autonomous systems. Through readings, short essays, and case study analysis, students will critically examine how robotics is reshaping labor, design, and production across the construction industry.

Interested in a certificate program? This course is part of the Construction Robotics Certificate.