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Fastbrick Robotics Limited(ASX:FBR) is a Perth-based robotic technology company that develops digital construction technology solutions. Fastbrick Robotics is the manufacturer of Hadrian X, which is a patented 3-D robotic bricklaying system. In 2016, Fastbrick Robotics won the Western Australian Innovator of the Year Award.

History
Fastbrick Robotics was established in 2015, by Mike Pivac and Mark Pivak. Mark Pivac who is an aeronautic and mechanical engineer has been working on bricklaying system, Hadrian from 10 years.

Overview
In 2016, Fastbrick Robotics signed a non-binding and non-exclusive framework agreement with Perth based builder Archistruct Builders & Designers.

In July 2017, Fastbrick Robotics Limited entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, with an initial 12-month term, with Caterpillar Inc, which agreed to invest $2 million into the technology

In August 2017, Fastbrick Robotics  entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to supply about 100 home-building robots to Saudi Arabia.

Hadrian X
Work on Hadrian X commercial bricklaying robot, began in March 2015. In May 2015, Hadrian 105 demonstrator was completed, which had the bricklaying rate of 225 bricks per hour.

Hadrian X is built from steel, aluminium and carbon fibre composite materials and is said to have the bricklaying rate of 1000 bricks per hour.

According to the CEO Mike Pivak,  the machine will be able to build with a high degree of accuracy, limit wasted bricks and can work 24 hours a day in most weather without having to stop for mortar to dry, since it uses a special adhesive.

According to the reports and performance estimates, Hadrian X uses specialised industrial adhesive, which is said to strengthen the structure by four to five times.

The Hadrian X is expected to cost about $2 million when it goes into full production in 2019.