Rebar tying robot eliminates need for screed rails
Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) has updated its TyBot robotic rebar installer with edge form bogies, which eliminates the need for screed rail, a prerequisite previously required for TyBot deployment.
The new design allows more contractors to use the tech, according to the company. With edge forms always available and in place, TyBot can work on a wider range of projects.
TyBot has traditionally relied on installed screed rail or a porta-rail system that simulates screed rail for successful deployment. This requirement could sometimes be a limiting factor in locations where the screed rail was not readily available. The new bogies ride directly on the timber framing, called edge forms, that is erected on job sites to support concrete pouring.
The edge form bogies are adjustable, compatible with 2x4- to 2x8-inch edge form caps, and can handle any existing obstructions such as double-headed nails.
This new deployment method eliminates the need for pre-installation of screed rail, allowing contractors to maximize their resources and accelerate project timelines.
“By redesigning how TyBot deploys on construction sites, we’ve created an opportunity for contractors to conduct deck operations more rapidly and efficiently than ever before,” said Danielle Proctor, president/CEO, in a statement.
Source: Advanced Construction Robotics
