Next gen Hadrian X robot achieves site acceptance in the US

Robotic technology company FBR has received confirmation from CRH Ventures that the first next-generation Hadrian X block laying robot has successfully met their requirements and has completed Site Acceptance Testing at its Fort Myers facility in Florida, United States.

An independent structural engineer provided confirmation that the walls of the test build were consistent with the design and met applicable building standards.

Completion of Site Acceptance Testing triggered a US$600,000 payment by CRH Ventures to FBR and the commencement of a demonstration programme.

The programme, which requires FBR to construct the external walls of five to ten single-storey houses utilising the next-generation Hadrian X, will begin shortly.

The demonstration programme will be deemed complete when FBR completes construction of its five houses plus up to five houses added to the programme by CRH Ventures, with all houses to be certified by an independent structural engineer.

Upon completion, FBR will receive a payment of US$400,000 from CRH Ventures under the demonstration programme agreement.

The completion programme also marks the start of a 45-day period for CRH Ventures to exercise the option to form a joint venture for the delivery of Wall as a Service construction services in the United States.

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