Construction robots on trial in Jurong could be deployed as early as 2028

An autonomous excavator during a trial at Bulim autonomous yard on Sept 16. The JTC-Kajima project aims to halve skilled operator needs and keep workers out of hazard zones.

Listen SINGAPORE – What if the next machine at Singapore’s new construction sites had nobody sitting behind its controls?

A pilot, launched by JTC Corporation and Kajima, is putting autonomous excavators and compactors to the test at Bulim autonomous yard in Jurong Innovation District, with the machines performing tasks under real site conditions. They can carry out assigned tasks independently, while operators monitor and oversee them remotely from a nearby control room.

The project will explore how autonomous heavy construction equipment can help address manpower constraints and improve workplace safety.