Comparison between Modular Factories and the Automotive Industry

The efficiency in the automotive industry is well-known! Modular construction experts have long been trying to adapt these labor-saving methods to the modular housing industry.

I've watched many videos: both in automotive and modular production, there are "standard solutions" where each frame is identical - robots attach parts in the same way, and the welding process begins. It's fascinating to watch.

Unfortunately, this is the only part of the modular process that can be fully automated.

With a production line for houses, it's not that simple: practically every wall has multiple different attachment points and built-in systems. Yes, automation can save a bit of time and effort at this stage, but once the wall panels are ready for assembly into a module, automation becomes so complex that we may never see it become a reality.

For example, for a Mercedes factory, almost every process requires human interaction. Of course, there are robotic manipulators that assist people in placing sections inside the car, but the final work is still done by humans.

Have you seen how robotic arms install seats in a car? It's very cool. However, the main reason for their use is that practically anyone can use this arm to install a seat, although in fact - it is all controlled by a person.

For a modular factory, having manual levers to help load products into the house and onto it would be a significant advancement. Ask installers who install windows or doors if they would like to have the ability to control a hand holding a pallet of windows, which could then also do the mounting?

Look at any automotive assembly video from the perspective of a modular factory and ask yourself which procedures and automation would be suitable for our industry, and which could take decades to implement?