Fabrica AI

 

www.fabrica.ai/

Fabrica Robotics Pte Ltd invented an autonomous tile grouting robot that operates with a single press of a button powered by Computer Vision and Robot Operating System (ROS). The robot is able to grout and clean excess grout off floor tiles, navigating a given area to automate the tile grouting process. Human intervention is only needed to move the robot from room to room, reload grout, and change water, and the robot does not need to be supervised while in operation. Real-time mapping of the rooms (including irregularly shaped corridors and the main living area) and grout an entire apartment with no need to upload any floor plan beforehand. No BIM or any prior set-up is required. The robot is small (under 60cm on each side), reasonably lightweight (roughly 60kg), and can be easily operated by one person and able to navigate tight spaces such as corridors in smaller homes.

Besides, using the robot means that workers do not need to bend down for grouting which may hurt their knees and back over time. Our robot also ensures high quality of grouting as it is consistently able to compress grout within gaps and not just produce a nice surface finish. This will prevent grout from falling out over time leaving behind hollow gaps in tile joints where dirt can accumulate.

We have started selling in Singapore and Australia, started trials in the US, and are looking for distributors in the UK as well. We are co-founded by Cambridge University Graduates and are funded by a Cambridge University professor, amongst various other venture capitals and construction companies.

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Potential career path and developmental opportunities for scholars

Our development process is very iterative and agile. Thus, there would not be a concrete plan more than 2 weeks ahead and your role/tasks is/are likely to evolve over time. If you like this process, you would be a good fit for us. You would thus play a significant part in deciding how your work would contribute to our overall goals.

At the time of writing in late 2023, we are in-between a small startup with no structure and a large structured corporation where some procedures have been set-up, design changes and assembly process goes through a methodical check and balance process, but the development and job scope is still likely ever changing. We currently have roles spanning Reinforcement Learning, Embedded Programming, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing (and Design for Manufacturing), and other Business Operations.

Scholars will thus be offered a comprehensive and multifaceted educational experience. Given that scholars are expected to be the next generation of leaders in our company, some level of hands-on involvement, interdisciplinary skills, and ability to communicate and collaborate between disciplines is of utmost importance.

We would only consider applicants who have interned with us before, starting from post A-Level, IB, or NUS High Diploma. Some level of part-time involvement during university would be preferred too.

Preferred courses of study

• All courses of study, excluding healthcare-related disciplines