TILBURY Douglas has announced that it has become the first tier one contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site.
The robot, named Douglas, has been introduced to support site teams by undertaking time-consuming administrative data-collection tasks, enabling colleagues to focus on technical and operational responsibilities.
The robot is capable of autonomously navigating the construction site to capture 360-degree imagery and detailed progress reports. This data will also support health and safety monitoring and reporting processes.
Tilbury Douglas said the initiative is expected to save an average of 40 hours per month.
Technical director Mark Buckle explained, “The construction industry continues to face a skills shortage and ongoing resource challenges. By utilising innovative technology such as this robot, we can automate key processes, assist our teams and enable our people to focus their expertise where it adds the greatest value.”
This trial marks the next step in Tilbury Douglas’ digital transformation journey, demonstrating how emerging technologies can enhance performance while supporting the industry’s evolving workforce needs.
