16.9.3 - Shimizu Corporation – Japan
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What is a robotic tower crane?
💡 Hint: Think about its application in high-rise buildings.
Name one benefit of automated slab installation.
💡 Hint: How does automation affect labor needs?
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What is the primary function of robotic tower cranes?
💡 Hint: Focus on their role during construction.
True or False: Automated systems in construction do not improve safety.
💡 Hint: Think about how automation affects worker safety.
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Propose a design for an innovative robotic system that could further enhance construction safety at high-rise sites. Discuss its potential functions.
💡 Hint: Consider how technology can assist in hazard identification.
Evaluate a potential strategy for Shimizu Corporation to manage job displacement caused by robotics in construction. What measures could they implement?
💡 Hint: Think about upskilling existing workers for new technology.
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