Robot apprentices strapping on tool belts might seem a futuristic fairytale but the reality is momentum is building for AI and wearable technology in the construction industry.

Boston Dynamics, a leading US engineering and robotic design company, has this year released a series of videos unveiling the latest improved capabilities of its humanoid robot, Atlas. 

A handy helper made from lightweight 3D-printed parts, Atlas can manoeuvre around obstacles, correct its own balance, climb stairs, grip items and effortlessly lift heavy objects.