The robotics lab, which is part of THOREAQ at Thor Park in Genk, develops innovative building envelope systems and automated construction methods that stimulate both product and process innovation. The lab supports research into sustainable and circular construction processes, robust and multifunctional performance, affordability and broad applicability, and greater efficiency and safety on site thanks to automation.

The robotics lab has an advanced robot installation with which innovative construction methods can be tested, both off-site and on-site.

The infrastructure consists of:

• a modular linear motion system as a seventh axis for the robot arm, with high speed, accuracy and flexibility – enabling tools and components to be moved across a large working area

• a multifunctional industrial robot arm (payload 150 kg), suitable for complex operations

• an optical tracking system with 10 cameras, for real-time tracking of robot and objects, precise positioning, quality control and safe interaction between human and machine

Also see our other THOREAQ labs that strongly complement this lab: the identical lab houses and the outdoor site lab.