Value creation through robotics in multifamily real estate

Thesis: S.M. in Real Estate Development, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Program in Real Estate Development in conjunction with the Center for Real Estate, 2016.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47).Current demographic patterns suggest that the future will offer denser and more crowded cities globally, leading to smaller and more expensive apartments for those who wish to live in urban environments. The viability of robotic furniture systems to enhance the utility of smaller residential units could alter the landscape of real estate development in urban environments. This thesis examines the feasibility and value generated through robotic systems in real estate.by Leonel Felipe Fierro Peñuela.S.M. in Real Estate Developmen