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Schindler’s Robotic Installation System for Elevators

Today, buildings are growing taller and wider, and much faster. For the first time in history, a robot can execute installation steps autonomously while improving working conditions: our revolutionary robotic installation system, Schindler R.I.S.E.

Curious to see Schindler R.I.S.E in action?

We invited The B1M, the world's largest video channel for construction, to visit Schindler R.I.S.E at the job site of Schneewittchen, a stunning residential tower built in Vienna. 


Benefits for our customers and our people

Improved worker safety

Our fitters are relieved from monotonous and physically demanding tasks. 

Greater efficiency

The robot can operate around the clock, setting a new standard for installation speed. 

High installation quality

Schindler R.I.S.E prepares the shaft with an accuracy that matches or even exceeds traditional methods. 

Automatic installation steps

Once in the shaft, the robot operates fully autonomously, and all data can be monitored remotely. 

Innovative positioning

Innovations on construction site can generate positive PR opportunities for projects. 

Attractive job positions

New technologies contribute to making the job more appealing, helping to attract and retain talents. 


What can Schindler R.I.S.E do?

Fixation of robot hoist way
Drilling holes
Wall surface detection and obstacle avoidance
Setting anchor bolts
Drilling position according to the rebar location

Our Schindler R.I.S.E system can complete a floor - drilling and setting the anchor bolts required for landing doors, divider beams and wall brackets - much faster than conventional installation methods. A camera is mounted onto the platform to allow remote viewing, but the system operates independently; no operator is required.

Once installed in the elevator shaft, the autonomous Schindler R.I.S.E operates around the clock until all anchor bolts are installed. For quality control and support, a Schindler R.I.S.E Operator remains on site for the duration of the installation. 

With Schindler R.I.S.E, the installation team is relieved of the physically demanding, repetitive, and time-consuming tasks of drilling and setting anchor bolts, improving safety in a taxing work environment.

Schindler R.I.S.E has now been successfully deployed on numerous construction sites around the world. Not only has it impressed customers and colleagues alike with its unprecedented speed and accuracy; it has also drastically improved working conditions for our staff. It is innovation at its best.

Urs Püntener, Head of Global Fulfillment, Schindler Group


Schindler R.I.S.E and building planning

Robotics ushers in a new way of working, directly linked with digital planning.

Schindler R.I.S.E complements other digitization solutions in the tall building industry, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM). With Schindler R.I.S.E, the robot can receive data directly from the digital building model.

This ensures the bolts are placed exactly according to the layout and removes the need for manual and error-prone data transfer to construction workers.

Information and data from each step of the installation is recorded and automatically exchanged in the digital model of the building for later reference in the construction and maintenance phases of the project.


5 robots deployed across the globe


More videos of the Schindler R.I.S.E on mission

Schindler R.I.S.E - At Uptown Tower in Dubai

Schindler R.I.S.E - Premiere in Hong Kong

Schindler R.I.S.E - Its first project in Shanghai

Schindler R.I.S.E - In Singapore