China Construction Third Bureau Adapts Skyscraper Robots for Residential Housing

By Munis Raza · Interesting Engineering · 2026-08-03

According to Interesting Engineering, a 200-ton mobile factory is currently constructing a residential tower in Urumqi, China. The system sits directly atop the structure and climbs upward as each level is finished, shielding workers from the harsh Xinjiang climate while allowing

According to Interesting Engineering, a 200-ton mobile factory is currently constructing a residential tower in Urumqi, China. The system sits directly atop the structure and climbs upward as each level is finished, shielding workers from the harsh Xinjiang climate while allowing