Presented with our partners Austin Robotics and AI
This month we are taking a deep dive into building homes with robotics. Terran Robotics and Liberty3D will show us the work they are doing with printing homes.
This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm.
Talk1: Terraforming Texas
Talk Description:
Daniel Joseph Weddle and Anastasia Nikoulina will present the work of Terran Robotics, which is currently 3D printing their 2nd home of earthen materials in Texas. The company completed it's first home on May 29th and is currently setting the foundation for the 2nd
They use on site materials and a cable driven robot to print monolithic adobe housing.
Bios:
Daniel Joseph Weddle is co-founder and construction manager.
Anastasia Nikoulina is the full time Texas Software Engineer.
Talk 2: Human-Centered Construction Robotics: Building Better Homes and Better Paths for Tradesmen
Talk Description:
Construction robotics is often discussed in terms of speed, automation, and efficiency, but the real value is in how these systems serve people. At Liberty3D, we believe robotics should help us build better homes while also creating better options for the tradesmen of today and the next generation entering the industry.
In this talk, Jason Jones of Liberty3D will discuss how 3D concrete printing, modular construction, smarter home infrastructure, and repeatable build systems can improve the way homes are built and experienced. The printer is only one part of the solution. The larger opportunity is creating a construction system that is scalable, practical, code-aware, and centered around the humans it serves, from the people operating the technology to the families living in the homes.
As housing needs, workforce expectations, and society continue to change, the construction industry has an opportunity to use robotics without losing sight of the trades. Liberty3D sees automation as a tool to support skilled labor, not replace it. This talk will explore how construction technology can help experienced tradesmen adapt, give future tradesmen new paths into business ownership and advanced building systems, and create homes that are more durable, efficient, adaptable, and centered around a better human experience.
Bio:
Jason Jones is the CEO and founder of Liberty3D, a Texas-based construction technology company focused on bringing 3D concrete printing, robotics, and modular building systems into real-world housing.
Jason grew up with a grandfather who was a builder and a father who was an engineer, giving him an early appreciation for both the craft of construction and the systems behind how things work. That curiosity followed him from taking apart toys and electronics as a kid, to working on cars, repairing devices, and eventually serving in the Army in a role focused on landmines and improvised explosive devices, where precision, discipline, and attention to detail were critical.
Today, Jason brings that same builder’s mindset, technical curiosity, and respect for process to Liberty3D. His work is focused on creating a scalable, repeatable construction system that uses robotics and automation to support skilled labor, reduce waste, improve quality, and give the next generation a practical path into the future of construction.
