Centers and Special Initiatives
Construction Automation, Robotics & Visualization Laboratory

Navigating through the challenges of labor shortages, safety concerns, and productivity stagnation, the Construction Automation, Robotics, and Visualization (CARV) Lab aims to develop solutions to many of the most difficult problems in construction. By forging research partnerships with industry and various departments at Auburn University, the CARV Lab is uniquely positioned to pioneer cutting-edge technical solutions for our complex industry.
CARV Lab Director
Eric M. Wetzel
Associate Professor
Speciality: Automation and Robotics
CARV Lab Researchers
Kenneth S. Sands II
Assistant Professor
Speciality: Automation
Junshan Liu
Associate Professor
Speciality: Visualization
Jeff Kim
Associate Professor
Speciality: Visualization
Graduate Students

Muhammad Umer
Ph.D. Student: Building Science

Busra Yucel
Ph.D. Student: Building Science

Shadi Alathamneh
Ph.D. Student: Building Science

Caleb Powell
MS Student: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Current Projects

Contact
Associate Professor Eric Wetzel
Director, Construction Automation, Robotics & Visualization Laboratory
(334) 844-5431