Abstract
Loose, designed macro-scale granulates can be used as architectural material systems. Combined with a digitallycontrolled emitter-head the pouring process can serve as an alternative to known additive manufacturing techniques. The potential of macro-scale granulates lies in their ability to re-configure as well as in being a functionally graded material. Given that these loose granulates merely display probable rather than certain behavior, the use of responsive motion-planning becomes a critical aspect. The research presented here introduces the field of synthetically produced architectural granulates. An overview of the current state of the art of robotically poured granulates is given. Within this context, the proposed robotic pouring process for designed granulates is outlined. The established feedback loop consisting of optical sensing, parametric motion-planning, and robotic actuation is described in detail. In conclusion, an outlook for further research is given.
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Dierichs, K., Schwinn, T., Menges, A. (2013). Robotic Pouring of Aggregate Structures. In: Brell-Çokcan, S., Braumann, J. (eds) Rob | Arch 2012. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1465-0_23
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