Welcome to the future of construction: a world where bricks and mortar are laid not by human hands, but by mechanical arms extended from a truck. Yes, you understood correctly. Hadrian And I'm not talking about a prototype in a dark room in a laboratory: this is the future, and it's already here.
From prototype to commercial reality
In 2015, Hadrian it was just a prototype mounted on an excavator. Today, it is a next-generation system ready for the market. FBR recently completed its first “next gen” Hadrian-X system, and last month set a new speed record during an outdoor test. And to think, this is just the beginning. The robot is equipped with a 32-meter telescopic mechanical arm that can lay up to 300 masonry blocks per hour. These blocks can weigh up to 45kg and measure 600 x 400 x 300mm. With a maximum speed of 500 blocks per hour, Hadrian X can build approximately 70 square meters of vertical wall every hour. Yes, you read that correctly.
Operation and precision
Hadrian X is controlled via tablet and follows a CAD plan for laying bricks. The masonry blocks are loaded onto the back of the truck and then “unpacked” by “dehacker” robots who cut them to size if necessary. Once prepared, the blocks are sent along the mechanical arm and fixed with a special adhesive instead of mortar. All this in less than an hour. Hadrian X's telescopic arm is long enough to build three-story structures directly from street level, without the use of ladders. Furthermore, the robot can work 24/7, in almost all weather conditions. A true construction hero.
Robot bricklayer, the next steps
Despite the impressive performance, Hadrian X showed some inaccuracies during initial testing. However, considering this is the first test and calibration run for the next-generation robot, these issues are likely to be resolved quickly. FBR already has the second and third robots under construction and plans to send them to the United States for demonstrations and to begin work in their Florida-based “Wall as a Service” business. Hadrian X isn't just a robot; it is a symbol of how technology can revolutionize entire sectors. With its efficiency, precision and versatility, this bricklayer robot is opening new paths in the world of construction, making possible what was unthinkable until recently. And the most exciting thing? This is just the beginning.
