Hadrian® is the world's most advanced construction robot, offering significant improvements in speed, safety, accuracy, waste and ultimately cost over traditional block construction methods. Hadrian® takes the precision and efficiency of indoor robotics into outdoor, uncontrolled environments for the first time, thanks to DST®.
Hadrian® can lay blocks made from commonly used materials, up to a maximum size of 600mm x 400mm x 300mm.
Hadrian® can lay over 300 blocks per hour. Using the largest format blocks Hadrian® is designed to handle, this equates to over 70 square metres of wall per hour.
Hadrian® applies a special construction adhesive to each block as it is laid. The adhesive cures in approximately 45 minutes, is significantly stronger than traditional mortar, and allows for continuous high-speed building without waiting for drying times. It also offers environmental benefits by reducing material waste.
Yes. Thanks to its 32-metre boom reach, Hadrian® can typically build from the roadside on most standard residential sites.
Hadrian® can build the walls of a standard free-standing, single storey, four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in as little as one day.
It is anticipated that one Hadrian® will build up to 150 homes a year.
Yes. By building structures faster, safer, and more accurately while producing less waste, Hadrian® naturally reduces the overall cost of construction.
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- Faster, safer, and more accurate construction.
- Reduced on-site waste and environmental impact.
- Ability to reuse offcuts or build directly from sequenced pallets with zero masonry waste.
- Compatibility with offsite prefabrication of finishing items (e.g. roof trusses, kitchens, bathrooms).
- Faster project delivery and earlier move-in dates.
Yes. Hadrian® is suitable for both residential and commercial construction.
Yes. Hadrian® can build up to four storeys in some conditions, and up to three storeys for standard residential homes.
Yes. Hadrian® builds from a Computer Aided Design (CAD) model, which serves as its set of instructions. Builders can submit wall plans within certain parameters, and Hadrian® will construct them. Hadrian® can lay blocks made from a wide range of materials, including clay, concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), and calcium silicate, providing versatility across projects.
While versatile, Hadrian® may face limitations with extremely complex or highly specialised designs that require unique construction techniques.
Yes, Hadrian® is now available to purchase for select partners ready to lead the future of construction. Contact us via the form here.
Yes. Hadrian® is designed to ensure safety during both the building process and after project completion. FBR operates under a SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) framework, which includes:
- Strict training in safe work methods, hazard detection, and injury prevention.
- Use of sensors such as LiDAR, which detect humans near the boom or lay-head.
- Elimination of manual handling risks, sun exposure, and working at heights for structural non-cosmetic wall erection.
Hadrian® helps extend the careers of bricklayers by removing hazardous manual tasks while improving safety outcomes on site.
Hadrian® typically requires a crew of two to three people, depending on the size and complexity of the project and local regulations.
Human operators are still involved in:
- Reviewing and approving build plans.
- Site surveying and preparation.
- Supervising aspects of machine operation.
- Troubleshooting as needed.
This ensures a collaborative approach between people and robotics.
Hadrian® is designed to be a tool for bricklayers, much like a trowel or saw today. By handling heavy, repetitive, and structural masonry tasks, Hadrian®:
- Improves working conditions.
- Reduces injury risks.
- Allows skilled masons to focus on intricate or specialised work (like 'face brick').
- Extends career longevity in the trade.
By automating repetitive tasks, Hadrian® reduces reliance on manual labour and allows human workers to focus on higher-skill construction activities
FBR is committed to:
- Public education on the safety and benefits of Hadrian®.
- Transparency in implementation.
- Engagement with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
Hadrian® builds directly from a CAD model, which means it knows exactly how many blocks are required. It can also cut blocks to size for later use, which:
- Reduces on-site waste.
- Minimises over-ordering.
- Cuts down on waste removal costs.
This results in a more sustainable and efficient construction process.
Both Hadrian® and 3D concrete printing build from a 3D CAD model in a CNC-like manner. However:
- Hadrian® is fully mobile with a long-boom reach,
- it uses standard, off-the-shelf blocks, rather than requiring a bespoke material,
- and the structures are certified to meet applicable building codes and standards.
