Robots in Construction
Image: Brokk AB

Deconstruction & Recycling

Removal of an existing structure (and sorting, processing, and disposition of all resulting materials) triggered by end-of-useful-life, redevelopment, renovation, contamination, or regulatory condemnation.

10 deployments · 2 robots

What can be automated

Robots cover 3 of 8 subtasks in deconstruction & recycling.

  • Material Sorting & Segregation

    2 robots · 10 deployments

  • Soft-Strip / Selective Salvage

    2 robots · 10 deployments

  • Structural Demolition

    2 robots · 10 deployments

Still crew led

  • Pre-Demolition Engineering Survey
  • Utility Disconnection & Hazmat Identification
  • NESHAP Notification & Abatement
  • Crushing & Processing
  • Hauling & Disposal

What robots are delivering

1 of 3
  1. Brokk 120DImage: Brokk AB

    JR Ramon broke out the inner deck of two I-35 bridges in San Antonio with a Brokk 120D in a day and a half, leaving the rebar intact.

    Texas Bridge Project, USA

    Brokk 120DJR RAMON

  2. Brokk 500Image: Brokk AB

    A Brokk 500 broke out pile caps for Mumbai Metro Line 1 in a narrow, crowded street, the first time the metro used one for open-area breaking.

    Mumbai Metro Line 1 pile cap breaking, India

    Brokk 500

  3. Brokk 500Image: Brokk AB

    A BMJ operator removed 800 m³ of concrete from a deteriorated 15 m hydropower-plant pillar in 100 hours, working from the top with a Brokk 500 lifted into place.

    Hydropower plant concrete pillar demolition, Sweden

    Brokk 500BMJ Betonghåltagning & Entreprenad

Companies deploying robots for deconstruction & recycling today

  • Grupo Mitre
  • BMJ Betonghåltagning & Entreprenad
  • Delta Demo Group
  • Force One
  • JR RAMON
  • PCiRoads
  • Perfox
  • RWTH Aachen University

Robots doing deconstruction & recycling

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