Demolishing concrete is hard, time-consuming, potentially hazardous work, regardless of jobsite conditions. Selectively demolishing concrete elements within an existing structure, with a tight deadline, and no space to accommodate a skid steer or excavator
is an even more daunting job. Under such constraints, demolition robots can save the day.
These machines look like mini-excavators, but without cabs. They run on tracks and have hydraulically powered arms to which breakers, crushers, drills, or loader buckets can be attached. Many are small enough to fit
onto passenger elevators, pass through standard doorways, and even travel up and down stairs. Under their hoods, though, they have electric motors driving their hydraulic systems. And they deliver an exceptional amount
of breaking power for such modest-sized equipment. Operators control the robots’ actions remotely, using conventional joystick consoles that they carry or strap to their bodies.
