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by xrd 534 days ago
Is it purely that this robot never takes vacation and never asks for a raise? Feels a lot like this permits building a home largely without human labor, which I'm sure the VC class would be very excited about.
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This only helps with the framing and cladding. You still need all the labor for interior finishings, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, foundation, and site prep. That’s 80%+ of the cost. Assuming the 3D printed walls are even cheaper than wood frame, which is doubtful.
Not only that but also quality is consistent, more so than with human builders.

The quality of timber framed houses can vary considerably depending on who built them.