Analysis of Automation and Robotics Application in Construction Project Implementation in Provinsi Aceh

Abstract The construction industry in Provinsi Aceh continues to develop alongside efforts by the government and private sector to accelerate post-conflict and natural disaster reconstruction. Automation and robotics are increasingly being applied in modern construction projects to enhance productivity, construction speed, work accuracy, and workplace safety. This study aims to determine the extent of automation and robotics implementation in construction projects in Provinsi Aceh. The reviewed construction projects include building structures, roads, bridges, drainage systems, irrigation, reservoirs, and dams that have been completed by contracting companies in Provinsi Aceh, funded by Anggaran Pendapatan Belanja Aceh (APBA) from 2018 to 2023. This research uses a quantitative approach through questionnaires with snowball sampling technique involving 100 respondents. The sampling was conducted by distributing questionnaires to respondents who are personnel from contracting companies at the top management level (project manager/site manager/site engineer/supervisor). The data were processed using descriptive statistical methods. The results show that the implementation of automation and robotics in construction projects in Provinsi Aceh is frequently observed in automation and robotics factors, while prefabrication factors are occasionally observed. This is evidenced by the mean value of 4.390 for automation factor, 4.030 for robotics factor and 3.375 for prefabrication factor. Overall, contractors in Aceh more frequently implement automation and robotics technology compared to prefabrication in their construction projects.