Drilling robot shatters world record

Fischer’s “Baubot” drilling robot has officially claimed a spot in the Guinness World Records after boring 3,717 holes in concrete during a round-the-clock demonstration.

The record-setting run took place September 10-11 at Fischer’s Traiskirchen facility in Austria, where the semi-autonomous robot tackled walls, floors, and ceilings without breaking a sweat.

To qualify for the record, each hole had to meet strict specifications: a minimum 10 mm diameter and 50 mm depth, with no overlapping permitted. The robot maintained its pace throughout the 24-hour period, stopping only briefly to swap out tools and change drill bits.

An independent witness and an official Guinness World Records representative were on hand to verify the achievement, which now stands as the benchmark for semi-autonomous drilling robots.

The demonstration underscores the growing capabilities of construction automation technology, with Baubot proving it can sustain precision work over extended periods, a key requirement for real-world jobsite deployment.