Australian spider robot Charlotte can 3D print an entire house in just one day
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Construction robots are no longer a far-fetched idea. They actually change jobsites by handling repetitive, heavy and often dangerous tasks. The latest robot comes from Australia, where a spider-like machine called Charlotte is making headlines.
Charlotte was designed to 3D print an entire 2,150-square-foot house in just one day. This is equivalent to the speed of more than 100 construction workers simultaneously. This offers a glimpse into how the future of housing will be built.
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Australia launches first 3D printed multi-storey house – built in just 5 months
Charlotte the robot 3D prints homes in just 24 hours using environmentally friendly materials. (Crest Robotics)
How does the Charlotte robot work?
Charlotte is a collaboration between Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology. The robot does not simply stack bricks or attach rebar. Instead, it uses a giant extrusion system that layers environmentally friendly materials.
These materials come from sand, crushed brick and recycled glass, all locally sourced. The result? The structure is fire and flood resistant and is made with a much smaller carbon footprint than traditional construction methods.
A 3D-printed sustainable home built primarily from soil
Why Charlotte the Robot stands out
This 3D printing robot stands out for its unique combination of speed, power, versatility and affordability.
- speed: Prints home in 24 hours.
- power: Uses durable and sustainable materials.
- cleverness: It can raise itself on spider-like legs to continue building higher walls.
- Affordability: It cuts many expensive steps in construction.
While Charlotte is still in the development phase, a miniature prototype has already been shown off. Researchers believe this could help solve the housing shortage, where labor is scarce and construction costs are skyrocketing.
Its spider-like legs allow it to climb and build higher, reducing costs and saving time. (Crest Robotics)
The future of 3D printed moon bases outside Earth
Charlotte’s creators also have their eyes on the stars. They imagine future versions of the robot building moon bases for research and exploration. Thanks to its compact design and autonomous operation, Charlotte can adapt to the harsh environments of space just as it can adapt to challenges on Earth.
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What does this mean for you?
If Charlotte delivers on her promise, it could reshape how homes are built around the world. Faster construction means faster housing availability. Lower costs and sustainable materials mean affordable homes with a lower environmental impact. For anyone facing rising housing prices or construction delays, technology like Charlotte’s may bring a glimmer of hope.
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Future versions may also build lunar bases for research and exploration. (Crest Robotics)
Key takeaways for Kurt
Charlotte may be years away from building her first full-scale home, but her prototype already points toward a future in which robots take on crucial roles in construction. From tackling housing crises on Earth to building shelters on the moon, Charlotte shows how robotics and 3D printing can work together to solve real problems.
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