Robots as a means to improve productivity in the Uganda Construction Industry
Abstract
A robot, according to the Robotics Industries Association is a (1979) is a “reprogrammable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move material, parts, tools or specialized devices through various programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.” From the definition, a robot must be able to perform various tasks, receive new instructions from the control, move objects through programmed instructions and have a continuous productive activity (James R, 1990).