# Advancing the World of Construction Robotics

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2024-07-26
- Length: 1h 12m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics

## Summary

Mike Pivac, CEO of FBR, explains how the Hadrian X autonomous bricklaying robot addresses the US housing shortage and skilled labor crisis by laying walls in a single day using a block-and-adhesive system. The episode details FBR's 'Wall on Call' service model, software-driven waste reduction, and current market trials in Florida. Additionally, Joe Martino of Maxon Group discusses the industry shift toward high-power-density robotic joints and complete motion solutions for warehouse automation.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics#t=8) Introduction and Community Calls
- [5:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics#t=346) News: Waymo, Tesla Optimus, and Mitra
- [23:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics#t=1409) FBR and the Hadrian X Robot
- [30:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics#t=1858) FBR Market Analysis and Technology
- [46:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics#t=2764) Adhesive Technology and US Deployment
- [1:03:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2024-07-26-advancing-the-world-of-construction-robotics#t=3824) Maxon Group and Robotic Joints

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- FBR (company)
- Hadrian X (product)
- Waymo (company)
- Tesla (company)
- Optimus (product)
- Mitra (company)
- Maxon Group (company)
- Maxon (product)

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- [Episode 150: House building robots - Vikas Enti](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2026-03-27-episode-150-house-building-robots-vikas-enti) (Robot Talk)
- [The Abundance Stack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/built-2-scale/2026-05-25-the-abundance-stack) (Built 2 Scale)
- [Reshaping the Homebuilding Industry with Advanced Robotics and Microfactories w/ Vikas Enti](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2025-07-08-reshaping-the-homebuilding-industry-with-advanced-robotics-and-microfactories-w) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [BONUS: Hear what Investors, Educators, and High Growth Companies have to say about the future of Robotics, Automation, and AI, Pt. 1 of 2 (brought to you by Cascadia Capital)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-06-24-bonus-hear-what-investors-educators-and-high-growth-companies-have-to-say-about) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Episode Thirty-Two: Mollie Claypool](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2023-01-13-episode-thirty-two-mollie-claypool) (Robot Talk)

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