Fastbrick Robotics

FBR Limited is a robotics technology company from Perth, Australia, that designs and develops dynamically stabilized robots for outdoor environments. The company's genesis dates back to 1994 when aeronautic and mechanical engineer Mark Pivac conceived the idea of a mobile, dynamically stabilized robot. Together with his cousin Mike Pivac, he founded the company, with Mark as the primary inventor and Chief Technical Officer and Mike as CEO. Mark Pivac's extensive background in engineering, including work on high-tech equipment and 3D CAD software, was instrumental in developing the company's core technology. Development and patenting for an automated bricklaying system began in 2005, leading to the first Hadrian prototype. After a pause during the 2008 financial crisis, development resumed in 2014, and FBR was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) the following year.

The company's flagship product is the Hadrian X, a fully automated, end-to-end robotic bricklayer mounted on a truck for mobility. This machine addresses the construction market, targeting builders and contractors with a solution to labor shortages and the physical demands of manual bricklaying. FBR's business model is centered on providing "Wall as a Service®" (WaaS®), where customers are supplied with the completed structural walls of a building on demand. Revenue is generated through these construction contracts and the potential sale and leasing of its robots. The company has formed strategic partnerships, including a joint venture with building products supplier Brickworks in Australia and collaboration agreements with international firms like Samsung Heavy Industries and Liebherr to explore new applications and support manufacturing.

The Hadrian X robot operates directly from a 3D CAD model, calculating material needs precisely, which significantly reduces waste compared to traditional methods. Its core feature is the proprietary Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DST®), which uses advanced algorithms to measure and counteract movements from wind and vibration in real-time, allowing for precise operation in outdoor settings with an accuracy of up to 0.5 millimeters. The robot uses specially designed blocks, about 12 times larger than standard bricks, and a special adhesive that cures in 45 minutes, creating a stronger bond than traditional mortar and improving thermal and acoustic properties. Capable of laying blocks at speeds of over 300 per hour, the Hadrian X can construct the walls for a house in as little as one to three days, a process that would typically take weeks. Beyond residential construction, FBR is exploring applications for its DST® in other industries, including shipbuilding and large-scale fabrication. Keywords: construction robotics, automated bricklaying, Wall as a Service, Dynamic Stabilisation Technology, Hadrian X, robotic construction, building automation, construction technology, proptech, masonry automation, 3D CAD construction, robotic building, FBR Limited, Mark Pivac, Mike Pivac, residential construction, commercial construction, advanced manufacturing, construction efficiency, zero-waste construction, automated construction systems, robotic building solutions