Get the Intel Podcast - Logan Farrell

Transforming Commercial Construction With Robotics

May 2, 2024

Logan Farrell

Logan Farrell is the Co-founder and CTO of Rugged Robotics, a Houston-based construction technology firm dedicated to bringing intelligent automation to commercial construction. With seven years of experience in robotic design and development at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Logan has led significant projects in robotic manipulation for spacecraft and dexterous robotics for perception, cognition, mobility, and manipulation. Armed with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois and a master’s from Rice University, Logan’s academic prowess is evident in his thesis exploring the efficiency of cycloidal drives. Beyond his professional endeavors, he mentors high school students in the FIRST robotics program, nurturing the next generation of innovators.

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Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

Logan Farrell discusses streamlining operations and innovative technology in construction
Logan highlights how Rugged Robotics is enabling robotic printing for flexibility in construction
Using robots for construction layout, highlighting speed, accuracy, and symbology
Creating a “build by number” system for construction sites
How Robots Utilize CAD Drawings and Revit
The potential of augmented reality in construction, focusing on improving safety and efficiency

In this episode...

From urbanization to skills shortages and changing consumer demands, the construction industry faces challenges beyond mere engineering. Prompted by these dynamic market conditions, the industry has adopted practices and technologies that have transformed productivity and efficiency in other sectors. One such innovation is robotics in commercial construction.

For Logan Farrell, an expert in robotic design and development, the practical application of automation represents a paradigm shift from traditional methodologies. Logan’s insights, rooted in his experience co-founding Rugged Robotics, focus on leveraging robotics for layout services. He emphasizes the potential of AR and AI in construction and the importance of integrating these technologies to enhance human capabilities. By expediting tasks such as laying out pipes, these robotic systems save time and elevate the overall quality of projects. As the narrative unfolds, Logan reflects on his journey from high school to NASA and software development, culminating in developing groundbreaking robotic solutions.

In this episode of Get the Intel, Chad Gill hosts Logan Farrell, the Co-founder and CTO of Rugged Robotics. Together, they explore the transformative impacts of robotics in commercial construction. Logan provides insights into robotic printing for flexibility, his company’s robotic layout system, and the potential of augmented reality in construction.

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