Where are the robotic bricklayers? A deep dive into a hundred years of automation struggles
(constructionphysics.substack.com)https://constructionphysics.substack.com/p/where-are-the-robotic-bricklayersIt is not the only technology with a surprisingly long history. Rail gun projects start from scratch, make good progress, hit snags, fail, and go down the memory hole. Then the next rail gun project starts from scratch...
So I'm intrigued that there is a book
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/SAM/Jonathan-Waldman/9781501140594 documenting the trials and tribulations of one project. Perhaps progress here will be cumulative?