Camera Networks and Their Role in Construction Automation

Automation is already changing how the construction industry approaches its work. Now, new technology such as AI-powered machine vision and systems automation is poised to take advantage of breakthroughs in computer science to further revolutionize construction. With the right configuration of cameras, it is possible to provide advanced systems with the imagery necessary to automate certain construction processes that currently require human workers. This article will discuss the roles camera networks play in construction automation. The construction industry has been growing rapidly. However, many companies continue to struggle due to difficulties with finding and hiring skilled laborers, weak productivity growth, and waste of materials and other resources. The adoption of new technology such as advanced automation solutions has been frequently discussed as a way to help the industry face some of these challenges. Construction is one of the least digitized sectors worldwide, and productivity gains have traditionally lagged behind those made elsewhere. In some markets, the sector's productivity has even declined since the 1990s. New technologies and processes such as camera networks and AI systems that can take advantage of real-time images, could change this.