Centers and Special Initiatives

Construction Automation, Robotics & Visualization Laboratory

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Auburn CARV Lab

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Navigating labor shortages, safety issues and stagnant productivity, the Construction Automation, Robotics and Visualization Lab strives to solve some of the most challenging problems in the construction industry. Our research emphasizes the use of automation and artificial intelligence, including robotics, computer vision and machine learning. By collaborating with industry partners and various departments at Auburn University, the CARV Lab is uniquely positioned to lead the development of innovative technical solutions for our complex industry.

CARV Lab Director

Eric M. Wetzel, Ph.D.

Aderholdt Endowed Associate Professor

CARV Lab Affiliated Faculty

Ken Sands

Kenneth S. Sands II, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Wes Collins BSCI Faculty

Wes Collins, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Salman Azhar, Ph.D.

Hunt Professor and Graduate Programs Chair

CARV Lab Advisory Board

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Russ Gibbs

VP of Innovation & Operational Technology, Brasfield & Gorrie

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Paul Hedgepath

Principal Product Specialist, Datagrid AI / Procore

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Jorge Tubella

Robotics R&D at Bechtel Corporation