AI-powered 20 foot robots coming for construction workers' jobs

Rise of the machines Construction workers could soon find themselves laboring alongside 20-foot (6 meter) tall AI-powered autonomous robots capable of welding, carpentry, and 3D printing buildings. What could possibly go wrong?

Called Zyrex, the robot is being designed by RIC Robotics of Torrance, California. The company expects to have a working prototype in early 2026, and said it will mark "a significant leap forward in the evolution of robotic construction."

The 20-foot high general-purpose construction robot is, we're told, designed to have cognitive capabilities - which will be novel for that industry - and ultimately be fully autonomous in carrying out complex and delicate tasks across commercial and industrial job sites.

It is unlikely to be able to wolf whistle at passers by and does not require copious amount of tea... like Brit builders.

It will be equipped with ...