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https://www.theb1m.com/video/a-short-history-of-bricklaying-...
using adhesive (for thermal blocks) removes a lot of the variables, to have thermal efficient structure the smallest (thinner) the junction layer is, the better, and as a matter of fact various kind of adhesives are already replacing mortar in construction sites, with precision ultimately depending only on dimensions of the bricks used.
Clearly, SAM is a shitty robot. It looks as if it were designed by someone who had no intention of using it to lay bricks.
Just makes me think there's a market for a better brickie robot. The one they show is lethargic and built like a train. Even two robotic arms, working like a human does would be tons more efficient. (I'd also like to complain about the stupid title, but it's what NYT picked)
He beat the steam engine in a steel driving competition and was treated as a hero, but died from over exertion. The steam engine continued to work the next day.
Of course bricklayers will be safer when robots are able to build houses. Then bricklayers will be able to stay home and do as they please.
How have we come to think of the challenge of automating the matter of the universe as within our reach, but the challenge of seeing each other as viable individuals defined by something other than a "job" as unattainable?
The replacement will not be laying bricks but new technologies. Computers didn't replace human "calculators" by using abacus.
What a bizarre turn of phrase that bricklayers are "safe" only if they continue to engage in their profession, which comes with a substantial risk of injury. Of course bricklayers will be safer when robots are able to build houses. Then bricklayers will be able to stay home and do as they please. How have we come to think of the challenge of automating the matter of the universe as within our reach, but the challenge…
Clearly, SAM is a shitty robot. It looks as if it were designed by someone who had no intention of using it to lay bricks.