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Autonomous and semi-autonomous data collection for production planning in engineer-to-order manufacturing: Lessons from construction use cases
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Industrilized and sustainable construction.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7564-006X
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Industrilized and sustainable construction.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3067-9451
Robotics and Semantic Systems, Lund University, Lund, Sweden .
2026 (English)In: The 12th Swedish Production Symposium 24/03/2026 - 26/03/2026 Luleå, Sweden, Institute of Physics (IOP), 2026, article id 012042Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Construction is characterized by engineer-to-order (ETO) production, high variability, and fragmented information flows, which challenge the implementation of data-driven production planning systems. This study investigates how autonomous and semi-autonomous data collection technologies can support continuous, data-driven replanning in construction in line with advanced planning and scheduling (APS) principles. An embedded single case study was conducted on a large renovation and new-build project in Sweden, comprising three use cases involving an unmanned ground vehicle and a helmet-mounted 360° camera. The technologies were evaluated with respect to their ability to capture site data and support planning-related tasks such as progress monitoring, site utilization planning, and workplace safety inspections. The findings show that autonomous and semi-autonomous data collection is technically feasible and can enhance situational awareness and planning support; however, integration between data capture, interpretation, and planning systems remains limited. Most collected data require human mediation, and fully automated feedback loops for continuous planning are not yet achievable with off-the-shelf solutions. The study is relevant to production planning research by empirically examining how APS principles can be adapted to ETO construction contexts and by identifying key technological, organizational, and data-related constraints. The results indicate that near-term value lies in semi-automated workflows that augment human decision-making rather than fully autonomous planning, providing a foundation for more resource-efficient and adaptive production systems.

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Institute of Physics (IOP), 2026. article id 012042
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IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, ISSN 1757-899X ; 1342
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Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics Construction Management
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Construction Management and Building Technology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-116762DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1342/1/012042OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-116762DiVA, id: diva2:2046436
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12th Swedish Production Symposium (SPS2026), Luleå, Sweden, March 24-26, 2026
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Swedish Research Council Formas, 2022-00098
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