Citizen Robotics seeks to reduce the cost of housing construction through the adoption of robotic construction techniques. They raise awareness of what's possible with automation and showcase solutions from around the world. Through their training center, they bring these technologies to the community so they can learn to build more effectively – using less labor and less material. They upskill today's construction workforce for the future with training and opportunities to practice on new housing developments. 

They believe everyone should be able to own a home. At Citizen Robotics, they teach people how to build with robots so that their houses don't cost as much. Detroiters struggle with housing inequality and insecurity in part because the homes they build are too expensive for those with low wages. Current construction methods, primarily timber framing from 50AD, have not embraced productivity-enhancing solutions long since adopted in product manufacturing. 3d printed homes cost less to build and to heat and cool, making housing more affordable for all.

What They Do

• Create community access to 3d printed construction

• Provide training in digital fabrication, robotics, and 3d printing

• Inspire people to build with robots

• Innovation hub for AEC to come together and learn their way forward with 3d printed construction