SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 8, 2025Interesting Engineering

432 robots move 7,500-ton building in Chinese city to make way for new construction

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Shanghai's 100-year-old Huayanli complex is being temporarily relocated using 432 small robots to make way for underground construction. The 7,382-ton building is moving 10 meters daily to allow for new cultural and commercial zones, parking, and a transport hub. Once completed, the historic complex will return to its original location, preserving the area's heritage while modernizing infrastructure.

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