Pivots: Immersive Experiential Training for Robotic Additive Manufacturing in Construction — NSF Award to University of Illinois a
This project aims to serve the national interest by developing a skilled workforce capable of deploying robotic additive manufacturing in the construction industry—an emerging technology that is critical for increasing productivity and addressing persistent labor shortages in infrastructure development. Additive manufa
| Award title | Pivots: Immersive Experiential Training for Robotic Additive Manufacturing in Construction |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2526098 |
| Awardee | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| City | URBANA |
| State | IL |
| Amount obligated | $1,000,000 |
| Principal investigator | Houtan Jebelli |
| Program | ExLENT |
| Start date | 10/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project aims to serve the national interest by developing a skilled workforce capable of deploying robotic additive manufacturing in the construction industry—an emerging technology that is critical for increasing productivity and addressing persistent labor shortages in infrastructure development. Additive manufacturing in construction, commonly known as 3D printing, utilizes robotics and advanced materials to fabricate building components and, in some cases, entire structures. Despite its |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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