Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
As workers retire, the construction industry faces increasing difficulty finding operators for heavy machinery. Considering this looming shortage, SRI has developed a robotic solution that automates repetitive actions such as digging and enables intuitive remote operation for more complex actions. This progressive autonomy approach will increase the productivity of remaining workers, create new opportunities for remote workers, and encourage new workers to join the industry by making equipment operation safer and more comfortable.
Special thanks to:
Reuben Brewer, Surjit Chhokar, Cregg Cowan, Brian Foster, Martin Gaudreault, Yonael Gorfu, James Herson, Tom Low, John Marlow, Riley Shear, David Smith, Csaba Szabo, Aravind Sundaresan, Zak Weiler, and Jen Wu.
Music by Boogie Belgique (“All Over The World”, instrumental version).
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As workers retire, the construction industry faces increasing difficulty finding operators for heavy machinery. Considering this looming shortage, SRI has developed a robotic solution that automates repetitive actions such as digging and enables intuitive remote operation for more complex actions. This progressive autonomy approach will increase the productivity of remaining workers, create new opportunities for remote workers, and encourage new workers to join the industry by making equipment operation safer and more comfortable.
Special thanks to:
Reuben Brewer, Surjit Chhokar, Cregg Cowan, Brian Foster, Martin Gaudreault, Yonael Gorfu, James Herson, Tom Low, John Marlow, Riley Shear, David Smith, Csaba Szabo, Aravind Sundaresan, Zak Weiler, and Jen Wu.
Music by Boogie Belgique (“All Over The World”, instrumental version).
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SRI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute with a rich history of supporting government and industry. For 75 years, SRI has led the discovery and design of ground-breaking products, technologies and industries – collaborating across technical and scientific disciplines to generate real innovation and create high value for our clients. At SRI, we’re inventing a better future together.
Subscribe to SRI’s newsletter at: sri.com/subscribe
Connect with SRI:
sri.com/robotics-sensors-devices
linkedin.com/company/sri-international
twitter.com/SRI_Intl
medium.com/dish
facebook.com/sri.intl
