Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea. They're already changing job sites by tackling repetitive, heavy, and often dangerous tasks. The latest robot comes from Australia, where a spider-like machine named Charlotte is making headlines.

Charlotte is designed to 3D print an entire 2,150-sq-ft home in just one day. That's equivalent to the speed of more than 100 bricklayers working simultaneously. This offers a glimpse into how the future of housing might be constructed.

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AUSTRALIA DEBUTS FIRST MULTI-STORY 3D PRINTED HOME – BUILT IN JUST 5 MONTHS

Charlotte is a collaboration between Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology. The robot doesn't simply stack bricks or tie rebar. Instead, it uses a giant extrusion system that lays down eco-friendly material in layers.

That material comes from sand, crushed brick and recycled glass, all locally sourced. The result? A structure that's fireproof, floodproof and created with a far smaller carbon footprint than traditional building methods.

SUSTAINABLE 3D-PRINTED HOME BUILT PRIMARILY FROM SOIL

This 3D printing construction robot stands out for its unique mix of speed, strength, versatility and affordability.

While Charlotte is still in the development phase, a scaled-down prototype has already been showcased. Researchers believe it could help solve housing shortages where labor is scarce and construction costs are skyrocketing.

Charlotte's creators also have their eyes set on the stars. They imagine future versions of the robot building moon bases for research and exploration. With its compact design and autonomous operation, Charlotte could adapt to the extreme environments of space just as well as it can to the challenges on Earth.

THE NEW ROBOT THAT COULD MAKE CHORES A THING OF THE PAST

If Charlotte delivers on its promise, it could reshape how homes are built worldwide. Faster construction means quicker housing availability. Lower costs and sustainable materials mean more affordable homes with a smaller environmental impact. For anyone facing rising housing prices or construction delays, technology like Charlotte may bring a ray of hope.

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AMERICA'S LESSONS FROM WORLD’S LARGEST 3D-PRINTED SCHOOLS

Charlotte may be years away from building its first full-scale home, but its prototype already points toward a future where robots take on critical roles in construction. From tackling housing crises on Earth to building shelters on the moon, Charlotte shows how robotics and 3D printing can work together to solve real problems.

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A call to shine laser lights into the sky in an effort to disrupt federal helicopters flying over South Portland has prompted serious safety concerns and forced a key trauma hospital to reroute air ambulances.

The online flyer, posted on the homepage of Rose City Counter-Info, a self-described "anarchist counter-info platform in so-called Portland, Oregon," encourages participants to take part in a "laser tag" event aimed at federal aircraft. 

The post urges individuals to mask up, coordinate with others, and take steps to avoid identification – including cleaning laser pointers with alcohol, wearing gloves, and removing potential DNA traces before disposal.

As a result of the planned activity, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) reported that multiple air ambulance providers declined to land at the hospital’s rooftop helipad on Saturday night, according to KGW.

HOMELAND SECURITY RESPONDS TO 'LASER TAG' THREATS FROM PORTLAND GROUP: 'THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS'

Instead, they redirected their helicopters to nearby airports, requiring patients to be transferred to OHSU by ground ambulance — a process estimated to add 45 to 60 minutes to travel time.

"For most patients, that will be an acceptable delay. However, for some sensitive situations, such as unstable trauma patients, STEMIs and strokes, the delay could have real impacts," OHSU said in an email to KGW. 

The hospital also advised staff to "incorporate additional transit time into their decision-making," and strongly urged the public not to participate in the laser event, calling it "extremely dangerous."

OHSU later clarified that the decision to divert flights was made by the air ambulance vendors themselves, not the hospital.

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In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) emphasized that pointing lasers at aircraft endangers both pilots and people on the ground and is prohibited under state and federal law. 

The bureau added it "regularly" arrests individuals for targeting police aircraft with lasers, including one arrest earlier this week. While police confirmed they were monitoring the ICE building on Saturday, they said the presence was not greater than usual. Police also reported no laser strikes that night.

The Port of Portland, which oversees general aviation in the region, acknowledged the uptick in helicopter and propeller aircraft activity.

"We are aware of the higher volume of helicopter and propeller airplane activity over South and Southwest Portland," the Port said. "This appears to be related to federal law enforcement and/or military activity and is not a development the Port of Portland can control."

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also condemned the call to target aircraft with lasers, warning that the act is a federal crime.

ICE DIRECTOR SAYS PORTLAND FACILITY FACES VIOLENCE WITH 'LITTLE HELP FROM LOCAL POLICE'

"Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a federal crime. This is incredibly dangerous for the aircraft personnel and for the public’s safety," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a previous statement to Fox News Digital. "Antifa domestic terrorists WILL NOT overrun our cities. We will bust their networks and bring every one of them to justice."

Federal officials cited a recent incident as evidence of the risks such actions pose. On September 30, DHS reported that four Mexican nationals living in the U.S. illegally were arrested in Portland after allegedly shining a laser at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter, endangering both the crew and people below.

Portland has remained a focal point for demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement, with protests near the ICE facility continuing for several weeks. In some instances, demonstrators have displayed provocative props such as a guillotine to symbolize opposition to federal actions.

Earlier this week, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the ICE facility in Portland, where she prayed with officers dealing with the ongoing unrest.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, however, disputed characterizations of widespread disorder. "There is no insurrection," Kotek said, expressing confidence that "local law enforcement will meet the moment." She added that during her meeting with Noem, she reiterated Oregon’s expectation that DHS and ICE operations comply with state law.

Kotek joins several other Democratic governors who have pushed back against the Trump administration’s expanded federal enforcement efforts.

Fox News Digital has reached out to OHSU for comment. 

Fox News Digital's Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.