Kim Yi-tak, the First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, announced plans to promote government support initiatives aimed at expanding the application of construction robots in the field and establishing a legal and institutional framework.
On October 20, the Ministry reported that Kim attended the launch ceremony of the Construction Robotics Innovation Forum held at the Ferum Tower in Seoul, where he outlined policy directions for the dissemination of construction robots and the transformation of the construction industry based on physical AI.
The forum was established to connect the achievements of construction robot technology development with practical applications on construction sites. It will be divided into three subcommittees focusing on policy and regulations, technology and safety, and industry and data, to identify tasks necessary for the safe introduction and commercialization of construction robots.
The government is beginning to foster an ecosystem for the construction robot industry. Kim stated, “The government is working to accelerate the implementation of physical AI in the construction industry by promoting an ecosystem that encompasses technology development, talent cultivation, industrial growth, and overseas expansion.”
He further revealed that the government is actively pursuing initiatives to directly support the application of robots on construction sites. This includes establishing a legal and institutional foundation to support the construction robot industry and addressing challenges related to contracts and operational management that arise during the introduction process.
Recently, the government has also increased support for the practical application of smart construction technologies. In July, the Ministry selected 10 projects for the 'Smart Construction Alliance Technology Verification Support Project' and 12 small and medium-sized enterprises in the smart construction sector. This program supports companies in testing and verifying their smart construction technologies in real-world settings.
Kim emphasized, “The starting point for housing supply, large-scale national projects, and balanced development infrastructure is the construction site,” expressing hope that the Construction Robotics Innovation Forum will serve as a practical platform for collaboration in the adoption of construction robots and the implementation of physical AI.
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