Robots raise the bar

Brokk is revolutionising safety and efficiency in the demolition sector with its remote-controlled robots, relentlessly innovating its products to push the limits of possibility. Born from a vision to make a difference in the demolition sector that started in 1976, Brokk has made its mark as one of the world’s leading demolition robot manufacturers. Today, the company is still driven by that same vision, with thousands of Brokk robots creating safer and more efficient workplaces worldwide.

Since its inception, Brokk has expanded rapidly from its grass roots in Sweden, seeing the establishment of its Australian subsidiary in 2010. Brokk Australia’s Sales Manager Stefan Mace has witnessed the extensive growth of the company’s Australian arm over the past decade, proudly sharing with Inside Construction some of its parent company’s latest innovations benefiting the Australian market.

“I’ve been working with Brokk for nearly 12 years,” says Mace. “It’s been exciting to watch how far Brokk has come in recent years in terms of technology and innovation, such as our new online asset management solution MyBrokk.”

The new hardware and software solution, an online platform developed for connected Brokk robots, was launched by Brokk in 2021. Mace says it allows operators to track and manage their machines, view real-time data and order new parts.

“The platform can also include Brokk Connect, an online platform which analyses and collects data and information to help the operator optimise utilisation and uptime,” he adds. “Many of our customers work on 24-hour sites and require instant information and support – Brokk Connect has made this a reality.”

Brokk’s range of compact, ground-breaking and reliable demolition robots provides unique characteristics and countless options for a number of industry applications. Brokk’s extensive range of machines, ranging in size and power, ensures contractors can choose the machine they need to meet specific job site requirements. For example, Brokk’s smallest machines can fit through doorways, and are light enough to easily enter lifts and climb stairwells. The larger machines provide incredible power to size ratio, with the largest robot, the Brokk 900, still weighing only 12ton.

Further, Brokk has a huge selection of attachments available, ranging from hammers, crushers and buckets to grapples for soft demolition. Brokk’s ever-expanding range of attachments and tools take its demolition robots to the next level in terms of versatility and efficiency.

With over 10 generations of demolition robots, Brokk focuses solely on improving its signature product. “We’re constantly evolving our robots to offer a range of sizes and capabilities as well as attachments that further extend our offering,” he says.

“Almost half a century of knowledge and experience has gone into our demolition robots, and rather than releasing a bunch of new products like many of our competitors, our goal is to keep innovating and improving