From a simple windowpane to one of the most exciting technologies shaping the built environment. For centuries, glass has allowed us to see the world outside while keeping the elements at bay. But what was once simply a transparent barrier has evolved into a highly engineered material capable of controlling heat, reducing noise, protecting buildings and even responding to its surroundings. And the pace of innovation is accelerating. A recent visit by INCO ROBOTICS to The Arch

Modern energy-efficient glazing can significantly weaken indoor mobile signals, forcing phones to work harder to maintain a connection and potentially increasing electromagnetic exposure. An independent study by IMEC and Ghent University found that WAVETHRU-treated glazing improved indoor connectivity, increased data speeds by an average of four times and reduced total absorbed RF electromagnetic energy by an average of 76% under the conditions tested. The findings highlight

From ancient civilisations to the technology shaping our modern world. Glass is so much a part of everyday life that we rarely stop to consider it. We look through it, drink from it, build with it and rely on it in countless ways. Yet this remarkable material has a history stretching back thousands of years, from the workshops of ancient civilisations to the sophisticated glass technologies used in modern architecture, medicine and communications. Few materials have played su

Some partnerships are about more than simply working together. They're about the people you meet, the things you learn and the respect you develop for what others have achieved. At INCO Robotics, we're incredibly proud to partner with WAVETHRU by WAVE by AGC, part of the global AGC Group.

Upgrading Your Legacy Building: Your 3-Step Path to a Connected Building WAVEAUDIT : THE SERVICE DELIVERS - Precise Diagnosis, Data-Driven Action Plan, Certified Proof of Performance.

A really interesting read and very much aligned with what we’re seeing at INCO Robotics. The future of construction robotics isn’t simply about buying robots - it’s about making automation accessible, practical and easy to deploy. Robotics-as-a-Service removes many of the barriers to adoption, allowing businesses to introduce automation where it delivers real value, without the significant upfront investment. An exciting shift for the construction industry and one we’re very

At PropTech Connect Europe 2026, INCO Robotics showcased WAVETHRU technology, which enables mobile communication inside buildings through glazing. We are proud to be partners with AGC Glass Europe, one of the world’s leaders in glass technology. AGC developed the WAVETHRU technology and the specialist robot used to carry out the treatment. The robot itself was also at PropTech Connect. Unfortunately, due to health and safety restrictions, we couldn't bring it onto the Innovat

Let's get a little bit Technical. WAVETHRU : What Does the Treatment Actually Do to the Glass? This is where EN 1279-2:2018 becomes particularly important.

For years, construction robotics has largely been discussed as something that is coming. But developments over the past few months and particularly during July and August 2026 suggest that something is changing. Autonomous excavators are moving onto construction sites. Robots are laying bricks, drilling concrete and surveying buildings. Major contractors are deploying autonomous machines, governments are funding their development and investors are committing increasingly sign

Wi-Fi and Mobile Signal Are Not the Same Thing

Rethinking In-Building Mobile Coverage for a New Era: DAS v Small Cells v WAVETHRU

TETRA > ESN X BUILDING CONNECTIVITY

There is a growing frustration among property directors, facilities managers and asset owners that has nothing to do with planning, finance or regulation. It is simpler than that. Every time a building performance problem is identified, the proposed solution involves installing something. Cabling. Antennas. Hardware. Active systems that consume power, require maintenance contracts, need carrier-by-carrier coordination and, in occupied buildings, demand disruptive installation

The UK has made its position clear. In June 2025, the Government committed £40 million to a national network of robotics adoption hubs. A further £600 million was announced to train 60,000 new skilled construction workers by 2029. The Office for National Statistics reports that over half of the sector's 35,000+ vacancies cannot be filled due to a lack of required skills the highest rate of any industry in the country. The ambition is not in question. The delivery infrastructu

Every significant wave of construction robotics adoption has followed the same pattern. Technology develops in controlled environments, proves its value, and then migrates toward the conditions where the industry's biggest problems actually live. For the past decade, those problems lived on the jobsite. Labour shortages, safety risk, cost overruns and programme delays drove investment in automation in construction, robotic fabrication and digital construction workflows. The r

The UK's retrofit ambition is significant. The policy frameworks are in place, the investment case is increasingly clear and the urgency driven by tightening energy standards, ESG-driven upgrades and the growing premium on sustainable retrofit is widely acknowledged. Yet delivery remains stubbornly inconsistent. The gap between what the industry intends to achieve and what it is actually delivering at scale is not primarily a question of finance or political will. It is a que

There is a performance problem quietly accumulating across London's commercial property stock and it has nothing to do with structure, design or maintenance. As the pressure to meet net zero buildings targets intensifies, the specification of high-performance glazing and advanced insulation materials has become standard practice across the sector. These are the right choices. Low-emissivity coatings, thermally efficient facades and high-density building envelopes are essentia

The construction industry has spent the last decade focused on building better. Smarter, faster, greener - the new build agenda has driven significant innovation in construction technology, digital construction and construction robotics. Yet a more fundamental challenge is coming into focus, one that new build innovation alone cannot address. About 80% of the commercial buildings that will be in use in London by 2030 are already standing today. According to the London Chamber

The rise of retrofit robotics represents a natural evolution of automation in construction. For over a decade, construction robotics has transformed how buildings are delivered improving precision, safety and operational efficiency across active jobsites. Robotic fabrication, autonomous construction equipment and digital construction workflows have collectively raised the bar for what smart construction can achieve. But a more fundamental question is emerging within the indus