The Japan-based MAX Company has offered a sneak peek of its automated rebar tying solutions.
During World of Concrete, MAX demonstrated an autonomous mobile rebar tying robot and a rebar tying tool for automation.
Both rebar tying solutions are currently under development.
“In the construction industry nowadays, where the shortage of labour is becoming more serious due to workforce aging, there is a lively movement toward automation and robotization in various fields to improve productivity at construction sites,” the company said in a news release.
Created for floor rebar tying operations, the robot autonomously generates optimal routes, patrols designated areas and ties rebar.
Equipped with adaptive capabilities, the robot generates a new route when detecting obstacles, ensuring seamless operation.
Furthermore, through a centralized system for swarm control, multiple units can work in coordination. Precise tying is achieved with cutting-edge intelligence.
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The rebar tying tool for automation, developed by fully utilizing the company’s Twintier technology and integrating suitable automation innovations, can be customized to suit various devices, including robotic arms. It automatically detects the tying target area, adjusts to the optimal position, angle and stroke and accurately ties rebar. As well, it detects rebar misalignment or obstacles and autonomously executes adjustments or avoidance measures.
MAX also introduced the Connected Twintier with 4G LTE communication and GPS functions which is scheduled to be released in North America in the spring of 2025.
With 4G LTE and GPS functions integrated into the Twintier, it is possible to remotely monitor the location and operational status of tools. Security alerts and real-time tracking can remotely lock tools to prevent unauthorized use when the tools are taken outside designated areas.
Additionally, the visualization of work performance for each tool, combined with troubleshooting and maintenance alerts, maximizes tool efficiency. This enhances productivity and security at job sites.
Max introduced the world’s first battery-operated rebar tying tool in 1993. The Twintier was released in 2017 and is used as at numerous construction sites and precast plants in Japan, Europe and the United States. This year was the first time MAX has appeared at World of Concrete.
