Top, Professional and Reliable Manufacturer of Various Machinery – YG Machinery
Automatic Floor Tile Laying Machine
automatic floor tile laying machine
construction tile laying robot
An automatic floor tile laying machine, also known as a tile laying robot, automatic tile setter, intelligent tile laying robot, or robotic tile setter, is a construction robot specifically designed for indoor floor tile laying. It can replace manual labor in all or most of the processes from tile picking and adhesive application to tile placement, significantly reducing reliance on skilled tile setters.
YG Machinery, a professional manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in the construction machinery industry, has launched a fully automatic tile laying robot that integrates SLAM navigation, laser leveling, visual positioning, and intelligent force control. It can automatically complete the entire process of tile picking, adhesive application, laying, and pressing, increasing construction efficiency by 2-3 times and reducing labor costs by over 60%.
Currently, YG floor tile laying robots have been exported to over 50 countries and regions worldwide, including Australia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, and are widely used in various projects such as commercial real estate, public transportation hubs, industrial plants, and residential decoration. Contact us for more product information.
The Main Structural Components of the Tile Laying Robot Include
Omnidirectional mobile chassis: Employs Mecanum wheels or differential drive, supporting the movement and precise positioning of the entire machine; obstacle clearance height 30- 50 mm; climbing ability ≤10°.
Lifting gantry: Supports the vertical movement of the tiling actuator, adapting to different ground height differences.
Vacuum suction cup gripping system: Multiple suction cups work in tandem, capable of gripping large-format tiles weighing 20- 50 kg; adjustable suction force; includes air shortage protection.
Adhesive coating mechanism: A toothed scraper automatically spreads the tile adhesive evenly and controllably, providing uniform and controllable thickness. Supports various tooth pitches from 6×6mm to 12×12mm.
Vibration and Compaction System: Four-point distributed vibration compaction simulates manual “kneading and pressing” to ensure full slurry coverage.
Laser Navigation and Vision System: Top-mounted LiDAR + vision camera enables SLAM autonomous mapping and millimeter-level positioning.
Brick Storage Rack/Supply Module: Open brick storage platform allows for the storage of multiple tiles at once, reducing the frequency of manual brick replenishment.
Electrical Control Cabinet and Control Panel: 7-inch touchscreen HMI with intuitive parameter settings and support for Chinese/English language switching.
SLAM autonomous navigation, no marking required. The robot scans the environment in real time using LiDAR, autonomously constructing a map of the work area with millimeter-level precision, completely eliminating the need for manual marking on the ground. Before construction, simply set the starting point, laying direction, and grout width in the software, and the robot automatically plans the optimal path.
Visual positioning + force control dual closed-loop, guaranteed precision. A visual camera identifies the position of the laid grout lines in real time and automatically corrects and aligns them; pressure sensors provide real-time feedback on the laying pressure, ensuring consistent pressure on each tile. The height difference between two tiles is controlled within 0.5mm, resulting in uniform and straight grout lines.
Fully automated adhesive application and laying.One person can oversee multiple machines. From tile picking, adhesive application, laying, to pressing and vibrating, the entire process is automated by the robot. One worker can simultaneously oversee 2-3 machines, only responsible for adding tiles and adhesive, significantly reducing labor intensity and labor costs.
Over 95% full grout coverage: Eliminates the problem of hollow spots. A four-point distributed vibration system combined with intelligent force-controlled kneading ensures the tile adhesive fully fills the back of the tile, maintaining a consistent full-adhesion rate of over 95%. Manual tile laying typically achieves only 80%-90% full-adhesion, with hollow areas being the primary cause of later cracking and detachment. The robot fundamentally solves this problem.
High-load capacity design, suitable for mainstream large-format tiles. Supports large-format tiles up to 900×900mm and even 600×1200mm, with a single tile load capacity of up to 50kg. With the increasing popularity of large tiles and slabs, high load capacity has become a core competitive advantage for tiling robots.
Fully sealed dustproof design, adaptable to harsh construction site environments. The entire machine adopts an IP54 dustproof and waterproof design, with protective covers for key components, enabling stable operation on construction sites with high dust and humidity. It undergoes reliability testing in various environments, including high temperature, low temperature, high humidity, and dust, before leaving the factory.
Modular design for easier transportation and maintenance. The machine body adopts a modular structure, and the gantry, chassis, and actuator can be quickly disassembled and assembled, which is convenient for indoor construction through standard door openings and elevators, and also facilitates daily maintenance and component replacement.
Case Studies of Clients in Australia and Dubai Using YG’s Automatic Floor Tile Laying Machine to Complete Projects
Case Study 1: Sydney Shopping Center Renovation Project, Australia
Client Background:
A large shopping center in Sydney, Australia, with a total area of 80,000 square meters, underwent a renovation project for its public areas, requiring the laying of approximately 12,000 square meters of 600×600mm grey polished tiles. The project had a tight deadline of 45 days.
Challenges:
Local tile setters earned AU$80-120 per hour, and skilled workers were scarce. Traditional manual tiling would take at least 60 days to complete, far exceeding the shopping center’s reopening timeline.
Solution:
The client purchased two YG-TP800 standard tile-laying robots, along with four support workers (two for tile patching and two for applying adhesive). Large areas of solid tiles were laid entirely by the robots, while corners and irregular areas were handled manually.
Results:
Daily tiling area reaches 350-400㎡ (two units combined), more than three times that of manual labor.
The entire tiling task was completed in just 32 days, 13 days ahead of schedule.
The flatness of the tiling and the uniformity of the grout lines received unanimous praise from the homeowner and supervisor, and the project passed inspection on the first attempt.
Labor costs were reduced by approximately 60%, and the equipment investment was essentially recovered in this single project.
Customer Testimonial:
“We were skeptical at first, but the YG tile laying robot completely exceeded our expectations. It laid tiles faster and straighter than our best tilers. We’ve already ordered two more units for our next project.” —Project Manager James Wilson
Case Study 2: Dubai Five-Star Hotel Renovation Project
Client Background:
A five-star luxury hotel in Dubai was laying 800×800mm marble-patterned tiles in its lobby, banquet hall, corridors, and other public areas, covering a total area of approximately 8,000 square meters. The client had extremely high requirements for construction quality, with flatness and grout line errors strictly controlled within 1mm.
Challenges:
Marble tiles are expensive, and manual laying can easily result in breakage and waste; moreover, the grout lines require extremely fine precision, making it difficult for manual workers to ensure straightness over long distances, often requiring rework. The local high-temperature climate also reduced worker efficiency and resulted in inconsistent quality.
Solution:
The client purchased one YG-TP900Pro tile-laying robot, equipped with a dual system of visual positioning and force control, specifically designed for large-scale, high-precision tiling scenarios. Two Chinese technicians led the on-site training, providing guidance and instruction to three local operators.
Results:
Laying accuracy remained consistently within 0.5mm, fully meeting the high standards of a five-star hotel.
Tile breakage rate decreased from 3%-5% with manual labor to below 0.5%, saving significant material costs.
Over 200㎡ was laid daily, completing the project a week ahead of schedule.
The site remained clean and tidy, with minimal noise, minimizing disruption to other areas of the hotel.
Customer Testimonial:
“The precision of this machine is remarkable. For luxury projects where every millimeter counts, the YG-TP900Pro is a game-changer. Our client was amazed by the perfectly aligned grout lines.” —Project Manager Ahmed Al Mansoori
Tile laying robots are among the fastest-deployed and most valuable products in the wave of intelligent building construction. Using technologies such as SLAM navigation, visual positioning, and intelligent force control, they transform the traditionally arduous and laborious work of tile setters into automated machine operations, increasing efficiency by 2-3 times, reducing labor costs by over 60%, and ensuring more stable and reliable construction quality.
With over 20 years of experience in construction machinery manufacturing, YG Machinery’s YG-TP series of tile laying robots covers a complete product line from entry-level to flagship models, ensuring that both small renovation teams and large construction groups can find a suitable model. The products have been exported to over 50 countries worldwide, and their performance and value have been validated in actual projects in Australia, the UAE, Brazil, and other countries.
If you are facing problems such as difficulty in recruiting tile setters, high labor costs, inconsistent construction quality, and delays in meeting deadlines, consider introducing tile laying robots. Early adoption of intelligent construction will give you an early advantage in the fierce market competition.
Take immediate action: Add WeChat/WhatsApp +86 136 1385 6800 and send your project information (area, tile type, construction period). YG engineers will provide you with a free customized tiling robot solution and quotation. Alternatively, you can email admin@yugongmachinery.com for a prompt reply within 24 hours.
