Human–Robot Collaborative (HRC) in Bricklaying
Part of a multidisciplinary research project led by A/Prof Müge Fialho, Leandro Alves Teixeira, this project explores how human-robot collaboration can support masonry construction through a design-led approach. Working with industry partners, Brickworks, Building 4,0 CRC, and the ARM Hub, the research investigates how robotic systems and human expertise can be combined to address challenges such as labour shortages, construction efficiency, and on-site variability. The following video provides an in-depth look at the project.
Within this project, I focus on integrating extended reality (XR) and developing robotic workflows to support interaction between bricklayers and cobotic systems. Rather than treating the robot as a fully autonomous system, the project positions it within a collaborative workflow where human craft judgement remains central.
The work draws on embodied methods, including workshops and observational studies, to understand how bricklayers engage with emerging technologies in real contexts.
