Derby Kingsway Hospital trials HP Site Print robot

17th May 2023

Integrated Health Projects (IHP), an alliance between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine has started site trials of a robot site printer at Derby Kingsway hospital.

Developed by Hewlett Packard (HP), the HP Site Print is a mobile robot that increases accuracy and gets layout jobs on concrete decks done 10 times more quickly than traditional surveying methods.

This robot sets out and prints drawings onto the floor slabs, making the process much quicker and more efficient.

Our IHP team at Derby Kingsway hospital has been working on this project for some time, trialling a few prototypes before the launch of the HP Site Print in the UK.

The aim of the project is to improve the layout and design of healthcare facilities, making them more efficient and cost-effective. With the help of this robot, the team hopes to achieve this goal by significantly reducing the time it takes to create floor plans. This is the first time the final product has been used on a construction site globally.

The HP Site Print robot is an exciting development in the construction industry and the trials at Derby Kingsway hospital have shown how it can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of floor plan creation.

Embracing innovation is helping Greenhatch and Sir Robert McAlpine stay competitive and differentiate themselves in the market. The HP Site print innovation is a great example of how new technologies can be leveraged to streamline processes and create value for customers. By adopting innovative approaches, together we can improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.

It was Digital Construction Manager, Sassi Stark’s proactive approach to seeking new companies that provide innovative new methods that led her to HP and the site trials. She conducted desk research for suitable robot print providers and connected with HP Site Print who had previously been training Derbyshire based geospatial surveying company, Greenhatch.

The HP Site Print is just one example of how technology is changing the way we approach traditional tasks.

As the digital construction industry continues to evolve, it is important to stay up to date with the latest advancements in technology. We are excited to see how the HP Site Print robot will continue to shape the construction industry in the years to come.

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