The Perception and Challenges of Robotics and Automation Technology in the Construction Industry of Malaysia

Lee, Chun Chong (2021) The Perception and Challenges of Robotics and Automation Technology in the Construction Industry of Malaysia. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

The importance of a highly advanced and productive construction industry in developing a high-income country by 2020 is undeniable. According to the CITP 2016 -2020, there is a lack of data and information-driven decision-making and Robotics and Automation Technology is one of the methods that can help the construction industry become more profitable, modern and sustainable. the aim of the research study is to assess the perceptions of Robotics and Automation Technology and the challenges association with its implementation in the Malaysia construction industry. An online questionnaire survey was used for the primary data collection. This research study applies mixed sampling method of cluster sampling and simple random sampling to conduct population and sampling. The target population is Contractor who is working and living in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. 152 sets of the respondents were sent back from e-questionnaire survey. The data was analysed by using descriptive statistics and test for differences (e.g., ANOVA). The results showed that Contractors’ perceptions of Robotics and Automation Technology’s application in the construction industry are slightly agreed on terms of characteristics and technology trend, but they are slightly disagreed in terms of Robotics and Automation Technology’s general definitions. According to ANOVA, there is not significant difference between the perception and the age and size of the company. The results revealed that the challenges in implementing Robotics and Automation Technology in the construction industry are relatively high. This research provides a body of information to the Malaysia government, policymakers, the Department of Statistics Malaysia Official Portal (DOSH) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in order to increase the application of Robotics and Automation Technology in the construction industry. In short, the reason of the Contractors is slightly agreed on the characteristic and technology of the Robotics and Automation Technology application and the challenges of implementing Robotics and Automation Technology in order to increase the application of Robotics and Automation Technology.