Connected robot automates layout printing on construction sites

The layout process on construction sites is time and labor-intensive. HP has developed an end-to-end robotic solution for this task that automatically prints floor plans and markings on the ground in drywall construction. The complete system, consisting of an autonomous printing robot, software application, and tablet, requires a connection to the cloud to download CAD plans and remotely monitor the robot's status. However, construction sites lack Wi-Fi or fixed network connections. Additionally, HP wants to deploy its printing robot globally without having to negotiate with a different network provider in each country.

The HP printing robot uses Telekom's global LTE mobile network for data transmission, which is based on its own networks and roaming agreements with more than 600 partners worldwide. It guarantees secure connectivity in every country. Telekom provides HP with a central point of contact.

Thanks to Telekom's mobile network, the printing robot is reliably connected worldwide at all times. This enables its use on any construction site, regardless of the local infrastructure. CAD plans can be edited in real-time, and changes can be shared via the cloud with all parties involved in the construction project. This accelerates the planning of complex construction sites and saves costs. HP can distribute and deploy the printing robot internationally without having to negotiate new contracts in each country.