ETH Zürich ETH Student Project House Thanks to #IoT session chair Muammer Semih Sonkor (NYU Abu Dhabi), @leonardkish & Ryan Howsam for their contributions & a great discussion panel w/Hongyang Wang ETH Zürich on the opportunities & challenges of greater data-sharing #CBC2021

Check our new paper titled "Towards Secure Construction Networks: A Data-Sharing Architecture Utilizing Blockchain Technology and Decentralized Storage" by Semih Sonkor and Prof. Borja García de Soto presented at the CBC2021 conference. researchgate.net/publication/35…

Check our recent paper "A Preliminary SWOT Evaluation for the Applications of Machine Learning to Cyber Risk Analysis in the Construction Industry", presented at the 2021 Creative Construction Conference. researchgate.net/publication/35…

Testing our Summit robot during the autonomous data collection and monitoring of construction sites. This work is partially based on our #ISARC 2021 paper "AutoCIS: An Automated Construction Inspection System for Quality Inspection of Buildings". lnkd.in/dp3mkxYf

Fine-tuning the holonomic capabilities of our SUMMIT-XL robot from Robotnik Automation! The mecanum wheels allow the robot to easily traverse through narrow paths in an autonomous way. linkedin.com/posts/smart-co…

Collecting data to train the #DeepLearning algorithm to automatically detect the cracks on concrete walls, using #InstanceSegmentation and drones. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Thinking of where to locate our newly received 1st award prize in the last SciRoc competition. Is it too early to set up a cabinet for it, and all the prizes to come in the future? :) #Robotics #ROS #SciRoc #ERL #SocialRobots #NYUAD

S.M.A.R.T Construction Research Group hosted the international consulting firm Accuracy in its and the Kinesis CTP’s labs at New York University Abu Dhabi. The researchers presented their ongoing research on digitalization, automation, and cybersecurity of construction.

Check out our new paper titled "Construction cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection: New horizons for Construction 4.0" published in the Journal of Information Technology in Construction. researchgate.net/publication/36…

Developing a Free and Open-source Automated Building Exterior Crack Inspection Software for Construction and Facility Managers 建設および施設管理者向けの無料のオープンソース自動建物外部亀裂検査ソフトウェアの開発 arXiv: arxiv.org/abs/2206.09742… arxiv-check-250201.firebaseapp.com/each/2206.0974…

Take a look at our new paper published in ASCE's Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, "Understanding the Significance of Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry: Survey Findings"! lnkd.in/eDfq-uvu

S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group presents the first edition of Hack My Robot Challenge! It is a part of CSAW'22, the most comprehensive student-run cyber security event in the world! Check out for more details: lnkd.in/g5h7aHFf

Job Opening in Prof. Borja García de Soto's lab as a Postdoctoral Associate in Construction Automation. See below link for details: apply.interfolio.com/116327 #construction #automation #jobopening #university NYU Abu Dhabi

In 2020, buildings and construction accounted for 36% of global final energy consumption. "Disrupting Buildings: Digitalisation and the Transformation of Deep Renovation," which we contributed with a chapter is now available: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9… RINNO H2020

We are excited to organize the second edition of the Hack My Robot Challenge! It is a part of CSAW'23, the most comprehensive student-run cyber security event in the world! Check out for more details: sites.google.com/nyu.edu/csaw23…

We collaborated with Freshfields and Accuracy to carry out a survey within the Middle East region’s construction sector to evaluate the risks construction project participants face in relation to cybercrime. See the report here: lnkd.in/dtV9axaF

ChatGPT has increasingly been used in various industries, including construction. But what kind of cybersecurity implications can it have? Our recent publication discusses the cybersecurity concerns related to ChatGPT in construction. Check it out here: lnkd.in/d5a-MJS5

We are excited to organize the third edition of the Hack My Robot Challenge! It is a part of CSAW'24, the most comprehensive student-run cyber security event in the world! Check out for more details: sites.google.com/nyu.edu/csaw-m…