Robotics

Shift Robotics made waves at CES 2024 earlier this month with the unveiling of their Moonwalkers X, a pair of motorized shoes designed to propel wearers with minimal effort and maximum comfort. Specifically designed for workers in indoor commercial settings, the shoes are poised to revolutionize industries where workers spend considerable time on their feet, such as warehouses, factories, and construction sites. And while the company touts a potential revolution in productivity and safety, the Moonwalkers X also raise questions about practicality, cost, and their potential impact on labor practices. 

The construction industry has been slow to onboard automated solutions. However, this has changed in recent years as the construction industry has come to recognize the value of integrating technology, especially robotics in construction.

Mechatronics engineering has enabled multiple systems to seamlessly communicate and operate in conjunction with each other, allowing robots to go from a robotic arm to an artificial intelligence-based humanoid robot.