Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 11, German multinational fischer has set a new Guinness World Record with its drilling robot, “Baubot,” completing 3,717 holes in concrete within 24 hours. The record attempt took place on 10 and 11 September at fischer’s test centre in Traiskirchen, Austria, with the Baubot working on walls, floors, and ceilings. The achievement earned the robot the world record for a semi-autonomous drilling machine.

The certified record attempt saw the Baubot drill holes in walls, floors and ceilings, winning the record for a semi-autonomous robot

Matthias Schneider, managing director of digital services and IT at fischer, said: “Construction robotics is key to the future of building — and this world record demonstrates the potential of our Baubot. We are working to make construction sites safer and more efficient.”

Each hole drilled had a minimum diameter of 10 mm and a depth of 50 mm, with no overlaps permitted. The Baubot operated continuously for 24 hours, stopping only briefly at scheduled intervals for tool and drill bit changes.

The record was verified by independent witnesses and an official Guinness World Records adjudicator, who confirmed the achievement according to official guidelines. Schneider added: “This sends a strong signal to builders and clients that our Baubot is ready for demanding tasks on the construction site.”

The milestone highlights the growing role of robotics in construction, where automation can improve efficiency, reduce risks for human workers, and maintain consistent quality on large-scale projects. With capabilities like continuous drilling and precise placement, machines like the Baubot are expected to become standard in modern construction workflows.

This achievement not only showcases technical innovation but also underlines the potential for semi-autonomous systems to handle repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, freeing human workers for more complex planning and supervision duties. The Baubot’s world record provides a benchmark for other robotics developers aiming to integrate advanced automation into construction processes.

In summary, fischer’s Baubot has proven its ability to perform high-volume, precision drilling in concrete, earning international recognition and demonstrating the future possibilities for construction site automation.