Construction tech research is moving fast in university labs, but the path from a promising study to something that works on an active jobsite is rarely straightforward. In this moderated panel, leading academics in robotics, AI, digital twins, and construction automation share what their research is revealing, where it’s ready for real-world use, and where gaps between the lab and the field still remain.

Panelists will discuss how to build more productive partnerships between industry and academia, what contractors can do to make pilots and research collaborations succeed, and which emerging technologies deserve attention in the next few years. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of what’s coming, how to evaluate it, and how to get involved.