Hundreds of tiny, self-walking robots are moving a 7,400 tonne building complex.
The relocation has been described as one of the largest and most complex neighbourhood transfers to date.
A total of 432 hydraulic-powered robots are being used to walk the gigantic structure 10 meters a day.
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In a sped up video of the project, posted on Tuesday (10 June), the complex can be seen shifting in different directions, as reported by Need To Know.
The minute robots, which are sat underneath the structure, are capable of navigating corridors less than 1.2 meters wide.
They have been programmed to distinguish between clay and solid obstacles which prevents damage during excavation.
Once the area beneath the buildings was cleared and reinforced, the entire complex was hoisted onto a steel frame and placed on top of the fleet of walking robots.
Built in the 1920s and 1930s, the complex’s narrow alleys and tightly packed layout made traditional relocation machinery not particularly useful.
For this reason, engineers turned to cutting-edge technology and decided to use a blend of 3D modeling, deep-learning AI, and precision robotics.
Each robot is remote-controlled, and designed specifically for this type of work.
In total, the Huayanli complex, located in the Zhangyuan, an area in the Jing’an District of Shanghai, measured 13,222 square-foot.
The project, which began on 19 May, is part of a large development plan to construct a three-story underground structure beneath the site.
Eventually, the building will be returned to its original location once underground construction is complete.
The finished underground space will include cultural venues, commercial zones, and over 100 new parking spots.
It will also be integrated into Shanghai’s subway lines 2, 12, and 13.
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