01/09/2026
SWIFT-Build is advancing robotic construction by combining autonomous ground-based robots, lifting units, drones and AI to assemble modular timber structures from the top down. By moving more construction activity to ground level, the approach aims to improve safety and efficiency while supporting adaptable, demountable structures that can enable greater material reuse and circularity.
Foster + Partners has secured €4 million to develop SWIFT-Build, an autonomous robot construction system for modular timber structures using AI and drones.