This robot can do the high-risk jobs on construction sites

A new robotic system, CONCERT, is designed to take on demanding and hazardous tasks in construction. Developed by scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology, it can be equipped with different tools to perform drilling, sanding, spraying, painting, and even carrying heavy loads.

CONCERT is equipped with multiple sensors, including vision systems, 3D LIDARs, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors. These allow it to detect human workers and objects nearby, ensuring safe collaboration on-site. It can also function autonomously with minimal human supervision.

Researchers aim to enhance CONCERT’s capabilities by integrating AI and machine learning. This would enable the robot to evaluate its own work and improve over time. Such advancements represent a shift towards ‘embodied AI agents’—systems that learn, adapt, and act within their environments.

Robots like CONCERT could transform industrial work, shifting human workers from manual labor to supervisory roles requiring judgment and creativity. This technology may also help address labor shortages in sectors like construction.

A new World Economic Forum white paper, created in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, explores the impact of AI agents in industrial operations. Could AI-powered robots change the way you work?