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Spider-Like ‘Charlotte’ Robot Showcased in Sydney With Bold 24-Hour Home-Build Claim

A prototype debuted at Sydney's International Astronautical Congress under NSW Space+ backing.

Overview

  • Developed by Crest Robotics with Earthbuilt Technology, the hexapod pairs mobility with an undercarriage extrusion and compaction system to form structural walls in one process.
  • The companies say the system uses local aggregates such as sand, soil, waste glass, and crushed brick packed into fabric sleeves, with claims of flood and fire resistance.
  • Performance figures—about 200 square meters of shell in roughly a day at the speed of around 100 bricklayers—are developer claims that lack independent validation and published test data.
  • The project remains in research and development, with a scaled-down unit shown and many specifications still undisclosed, including strength metrics, tolerances, energy use, and environmental limits.
  • Backers cite potential for future lunar use due to a compact, foldable design and in‑situ material compaction, and the team is seeking partners for terrestrial pilots and eventual off‑world trials.