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Are you wondering what orange fish have to do with studying at TU Wien? More than you might think. Studying with us means solving exciting challenges and understanding technology. You will receive a solid scientific foundation, which you can deepen according to your interests. Latest discoveries in science are constantly being incorporated into teaching, which means your education is always up to date. Our graduates are in demand on the labour market and valued by top companies.

And now back to the fish: they are the result of a pioneering 3D printing process at TU Wien – an impressive example of how knowledge is transformed into innovation. Exchange ideas, get to know our services and become part of TU Wien – a university where ideas grow and the future takes shape.


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A Masonry Robot for Efficiency in Industrial and Residential Construction

Insight for students into the field of construction operations

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Masonry Robot at work.

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Johann Marchner, Managing Director of Wienerberger Austria and Roland Blab, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering (from the left)

On 14 November 2024, an excursion and presentation of the WLTR brick-laying robot took place as part of Seminar "Seminar with field trips to construction sites, opens an external URL in a new window" (234.986). The event, organised by the Institute for Construction Management and Construction Economics at TU Wien in collaboration with Wienerberger Austria, opens an external URL in a new window, showcased new construction automation approaches.

A visit to Wienerberger

As part of the one-day excursion, the students gained an insight into the topic of robotics and automation at Wienerberger.

Cooperation as the Key to Innovation

Prof. Dr Roland Blab, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, emphasised in his opening speech the importance of cooperation between academia and industry and the role of digitalisation in construction. Technological innovations such as the WLTR could help address challenges like skilled labour shortages and rising construction costs. Johann Marchner, Managing Director of Wienerberger Austria, stressed the relevance of such technologies. They are intended to accelerate construction processes, reduce workforce strain, and increase productivity – particularly in an industry under increasing pressure to provide more housing.

Bricks: Where Tradition Meets Modern Technology

Prof. Agathe Robisson, PhD, illuminated the versatility of bricks in her presentation. From historical applications to modern construction projects, it became clear how this material has evolved over the centuries. She also presented research on material ageing and sustainability.

Live Demonstration of the WLTR

The event's highlight was the WLTR robot, which constructed a demonstration wall on site. The robot can build up to 10 m² of brick surface per hour, equivalent to the daily output of an experienced bricklayer. Notable features include the specially developed gripper and algorithms that automate the laying process. Wienerberger has also adapted its brick portfolio to make products "robot-ready".

Outlook and Potential

The concluding discussion revealed that the WLTR's deployment is particularly beneficial for large-scale and repetitive construction projects, such as apartment buildings or industrial facilities. Currently, the robot is being used in the Czech Republic; additional models are expected to be available in Austria soon. The WLTR represents a step towards automation and digitalisation in construction. Meanwhile, research needs remain, particularly in the areas of sustainability, safety, and adaptation to individual construction projects.

 

Text: Oleksandr Melnyk