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This research aims to identify and analyze safety risks associated with robotics and automation in construction settings.

Robotics and automation safety risks in construction

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A scoping review identifies safety risks in construction due to robotics and automation, suggesting risk mitigation strategies.

This research aims to identify and analyze safety risks associated with robotics and automation in construction settings.
Conducted a scoping review of literature on robotics and safety in construction
Collected data from the Scopus database using keywords and snowballing
Followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines for article selection
Categorized robotic applications and safety risks into distinct groups
Identified 104 peer-reviewed articles and 33 industry reports published from 2015 to 2025
Categorized safety risks into four categories, with mechanical and psychosocial risks being predominant
Proposed risk mitigation strategies, including job hazard analysis and prevention through design

Earnest et al. (2026) studied this question.

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