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FBR Ltd
Company typePublic
ASX:FBR
IndustryRobotics
Headquarters
Perth
,
Australia
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Mike Pivac (CEO), Mark Pivac (CTO), Mark Sheridan (COO)
Websitehttp://www.fbr.com.au

FBR Ltd (formerly Fastbrick Robotics Limited) (ASX:FBR)[1] is a Perth-based robotics company. FBR is the creator of Hadrian X, the world's first fully automated end-to-end robotic bricklayer.[2] In 2016, Fastbrick Robotics won the Western Australian Innovator of the Year Award.[3][4][5]

History

In 1994, aeronautic and mechanical engineer Mark Pivac had the idea for a mobile dynamically stabilised robot. Between 2005 - 2008, Pivac filed patents for an 'automatic bricklaying system' and created the first Hadrian prototype using seed funding. After successfully demonstrating the build of a wall using ground-mounted robots and mortar, production of Hadrian 105 (the precursor to Hadrian X) was under way.

After stalling during the 2008 GFC, development of the Hadrian 105 resumed in 2014 amid a stronger economy and renewed interest in robotic construction. The following year, Fastbrick Robotics was listed on the ASX.

Overview

In 2016, the Hadrian 105 built the world's first multi-room block structure from a 3D CAD model with no human intervention, providing proof of concept for what would become Hadrian X and signed a non-binding and non-exclusive framework agreement with Perth-based builder Archistruct Builders & Designers.[6]

In 2017, Fastbrick Robotics moved to a new fit for purpose facility to allow a rapid expansion of their team and signed an agreement with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a potential opportiunity to build 50,000 new homes with Hadrian X[7][8][9], entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, with an initial 12-month term, with Caterpillar Inc, which agreed to invest $2 million into the technology.[10][11][12] and raised $35 million through a share placement.[13][14]

In June 2018, the mechanical assembly of the first Hadrian X construction robot was completed. [15] FBR signed a strategic collaboration with GP Vivienda to discuss a pilot programme for the Hadrian X in Mexico. [16]

In August 2018, Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DSTTM) testing on the layhead of the Hadrian X was completed. [17]

In September 2018, FBR signed a global partnership agreement with Wienerberger AG to develop, manufacture and test clay blocks optimised for Hadrian X. [18]

In November 2018, Hadrian X built a three bedroom, two bathroom home structure in under three days. [19]

In February 2019, Hadrian X completed its first outdoor home structure, known as 'Build1'. [20]

Leadership Team

  • Mike Pivac (Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer) has been key to the development of FBR's technology, business plan and machine development strategy.
  • Mark Pivac (Executive Director and Chief Technical Officer) was the primary inventor of FBR's automated bricklaying technology.
  • Mark Sheridan (Chief Operating Officer)
  • Aidan Flynn (Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)
  • Marcus Gracey (Chief Corporate Development Officer)
  • Jonathan Lawe Davies (Chief IP Counsel)
  • Steve Pierz (Chief Innovation Officer)

Hadrian X

Work on Hadrian X commercial bricklaying robot, began in March 2015. In May 2015, Hadrian 105 demonstrator was completed, which had the bricklaying rate of 225 bricks per hour.[21][22]

Hadrian X is built from steel, aluminium and carbon fibre composite materials and is said to have the bricklaying rate of 1000 bricks per hour.[23][24]

According to the CEO Mike Pivac, the machine will be able to build with a high degree of accuracy, limit wasted bricks and can work 24 hours a day in most weather without having to stop for mortar to dry, since it uses a special adhesive.[25][26]

According to the reports and performance estimates, Hadrian X uses specialised industrial adhesive, which is said to strengthen the structure by four to five times.[27][28]

Using FBR's Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DSTTM), Hadrian X is able to measure movement caused by wind, vibration and inertia and counteract it in real-time using advanced algorithms to provide unprecedented precision.

Hadrian X uses CAD in its unique control system to create a 3D model of the building design, which is then used to calculate the material list and instruct the robot what and where to build. [29]

Dynamic Stabilisation Technology

Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DSTTM) reacts to wind, vibration and other environmental factors instantly, enabling precise positioning of objects over large distances outside. DSTTM delivers accuracy previously only achievable with indoor robots, paving the way for robotic automation outdoors. [30]

Fastbrick Wall System

The Fastbrick Wall System uses optimised blocks specially designed for Hadrian X. They are approximately 12 times bigger than standard hose bricks and are lighter, stronger and designed to minimise waste.

The blocks are fused together using a special adhesive, which bonds in just 45 minutes, holds stronger and results in greater thermal an acoustic properties than traditional mortar. In a 2019 interview, Chief Operating Officer Mark Sheridan said the adhesive took "about 45 minutes" to set, accounting for no more lost days waiting for mortar to dry. [31]

Recognition

Year Award Category Result
2018 The Urban Developer Awards Excellence in Construction Innovation Won
2017 iAwards National [32][33] Inspiration of the Year (Victorian State Government) Won
2016 Western Australia Innovator of the Year [34] Overall Winner (Mitsubishi Corporation WA Innovator of the Year) Won
2016 The Incite Awards (Supporting ICT Innovation in Western Australia)[35][36] Most Disruptive Technology Won

See also

References

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  14. ^ "Fastbrick raises $35m to progress bricklaying robot". The West Australian. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
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  18. ^ "Wienerberger and Fastbrick Robotics explore the future of construction". wienerberger.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
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  20. ^ Object, object (2019-02-12). "Fastbrick Robotics Completes Maiden Outdoor Home Build". The Urban Developer. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
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  24. ^ "Will 'robot builder' Hadrian X bring construction industry redundancies?". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
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  28. ^ "Is this the machine that spells the end for traditional bricklayers? | BIM+". www.bimplus.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
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  30. ^ "DST™ | Industrial Robotics Technology from FBR". FBR. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
  31. ^ FBR (2019-03-06), Build1 - Mark Sheridan Interview, retrieved 2019-03-20
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  36. ^ "WAITTA INCITE Awards | Hall of Fame". www.inciteawards.org.au. Retrieved 2017-10-06.


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