ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for
Human-Robot Teaming for
Sustainable and Resilient Construction (HaRTCon)
2nd UTS Node HaRTCon Seminar
3 June 2026
On Wednesday 3 June, HaRTCon held its second UTS Node Seminar, bringing together Hub members for updates and research presentations.
The seminar commenced with a brief Hub update, followed by two excellent presentations organised by Alireza Fini:
• Mina Mortazavi – Prefabricated Seismic Mounts for Building Services Integration
• Habib Ghasemi – Structural Engineering, Study and Performance of steel frames in the elliptic bracing
These seminars provide an opportunity for researchers, students, and Hub members to learn about the diverse research activities taking place across HaRTCon, identify opportunities for collaboration, and strengthen connections within the Hub.
HaRTCon Symposium
24 April 2026
The inaugural 2026 HaRTCon Symposium brought together leading researchers, industry professionals, government representatives, students, and stakeholders in the fields of robotics, AI, and construction to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the construction sector and highlight current progress and potential solutions in Human–Robot Teaming (HRT) for construction.
HaRTCon Official
Hub Lauch
23 April 2026
On the 23rd of April 2026, the official launch for the ARC Research Hub for Human-Robot Teaming for Sustainable and Resilient Construction (HaRTCon) took place at UTS. The event brought together our partner researchers, industry partners, government representatives and more to celebrate the launch of our collaborative program advancing human-robot teaming for a safer, smarter, and more sustainable construction industry.
Engineers Australia Webinar
27 November 2025
On the 27th of November 2025, Shankar Sankaran (HaRTCon Outreach and Training Leader), Hiyam Al-Kilidar (UTS FEIT), and Rowan Braham (Laing O’Rourke) co-led an Engineers Australia webinar titled "Managing Sociotechnical Risks in Digital Transformation". The session explored the critical balance between human factors and new technology in engineering.
HaRTCon Welcome Seminar
30 October 2025
On 30 October 2025, we held the official Welcome Seminar for the ARC Research Hub for Human-Robot Teaming for Sustainable and Resilient Construction (HaRTCon) at UTS, with many partners joining both in person and online. It provided an excellent opportunity to meet the wider network, align our shared ambitions, and begin building the relationships that will guide the Hub’s success.