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Techno Gadget Report

18 hours ago

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Conit Runner: A Concrete Construction Hero to create grooves in concrete.Imagine a robot that can speed up construction and make buildings stronger? Well, meet the Conit Runner! This wheeled wonder zips across wet concrete, carving grooves into its surface.The device looks a bit like a pool cleaner at about 53cm by 43cm by 25 cm in size But it's much heavier than a pool cleaner at about 10kg.Why the grooves? Well, when concrete is poured in thick layers, it can crack as it dries. To prevent this, builders often add steel rods called rebar for strength. But rebar can be heavy and expensive.The Conit Runner offers a smarter solution. By creating grooves in the wet concrete, it increases the surface area for the next layer to bond to. This means less rebar is needed, saving both money and weight.This little robot is a high-tech marvel, equipped with sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate construction sites and avoid obstacles. It can even measure the concrete's hardness to ensure it's the perfect consistency for grooving.So, next time you see a construction site, keep an eye out for this robotic helper. It's making buildings stronger, faster, and more cost-effective, one groove at a time! ... See MoreSee Less
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