Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used to solve problems in industries like finance and healthcare, however, the construction industry has generally had a slower rate for adopting such new technologies. This prompted Giatec to launch Roxi™, the world’s first AI program for concrete testing. While Roxi can revolutionize the concrete industry by improving concrete testing methods, the construction industry still faces many problems such as on-site activity monitoring and scheduling. Fortunately, in the past few years, several companies have emerged to tackle these problems using AI. Take a look at some of the most exciting AI solutions that are disrupting the construction industry.

IoT Devices

Internet of things (IoT) devices are small objects that can wirelessly transmit data. They can be placed on materials and equipment in construction sites to collect data, which can be utilized to teach/train AI algorithms. For example, Giatec’s SmartRock™ sensors can be embedded in concrete to collect temperature data points. Roxi is revolutionizing the concrete industry by using machine learning (a branch of AI that focuses on using data to make decisions) to detect anomalies in these data points and verify concrete strength test results. This is done through training these algorithms using data collected from over 6500 projects in 45 different countries. Embedded devices can also collect data about workers and equipment. For instance, Kwant.ai is a start-up that is creating wearable sensors that can be placed on equipment like hard hats, belts or vehicles to collect data. Their AI program analyzes this data and predicts project delays and safety incidents.

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