Interactions Between BIM and Robotics (2025-04)¶

The interactions between robotics and Building Information Modeling (BIM) are revolutionizing the construction industry by fostering smarter, more adaptive, and efficient workflows. BIM provides robots with geometric and semantic information for precise task execution, while robots contribute real-time as-built data to update and refine BIM models. Despite its significant potential, research on BIM-robotics interactions is still in the early stages and lacks comprehensive reviews. This paper presents a detailed review of the BIM-robotics interactions in the construction industry. A two-fold literature search was conducted, resulting in the collection of 92 research papers published since 2015. Four key applications are identified: task planning, intelligent assembly, 3D printing, and inspection. Additionally, the role of robotics in facilitating BIM model generation is discussed. To address challenges such as data interoperability and the absence of standardized frameworks, this study proposes a four-layer interaction framework: Foundation Layer, Application Layer, Communication Layer, and Intelligence Layer. This framework aims to enhance BIM-robotics synergy, enabling seamless data exchange and advancing intelligent construction and management.