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FBR’s Hadrian X robot completes first home walls in US demonstration program

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FBR ASX Hadrian X robot wall demonstration home US
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Robotics technology company FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) has completed the walls of the first home in its US demonstration program using the proprietary Hadrian X mobile block-laying machine and system.

The program is being rolled out with global building materials firm CRH Ventures and the walls have been certified as compliant with the region’s design and building code.

FBR chief executive officer Mike Pivac said the wall completion marked a significant milestone in the commercialisation of Hadrian technology.

Demonstration home

The home is being built by Florida-based New Century USA and aims to demonstrate the versatility and adaptability of the Hadrian X.

It will be deemed complete when FBR finishes the wall construction of seven homes for New Century USA and Christopher Alan Homes, plus up to three more homes by another builder nominated by CRH Ventures.

The walls of all structures will be certified by an independent structural engineer.

Leading technology

“We are very proud to have completed our first residential structure in an international market using Hadrian X,” Mr Pivac said.

“Having the opportunity to present our world-leading technology to one of the largest addressable markets in the world has been very exciting so far and we are looking forward to continuing to grow our operations in the US.”

He said robotics is seen as playing a key part in reshaping construction sites to create safer, more efficient and sustainable environments.

Hadrian JV

On completion of the demonstration program, CRH Ventures will make a US$400,000 payment to FBR and have a 45-day period to trigger a joint venture (JV) with the company for the delivery of “Wall as a Service” using Hadrian X construction robots in the US.

Under the terms of the JV, CRH will be granted 49% equity and FBR will retain the remaining 51%.

CRH Ventures affiliate CRH Americas will provide a US$40 million rolling loan facility to the JV to purchase up to 20 Hadrian X units from FBR at US$2m apiece.