Robots in Architecture

Mobile Robotics | Seminar - BSc./MSc.


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Ready to take on new architectural challenges and break into exciting, cutting-edge fields?

With our new robotic infrastructure at the chair of Digital Methods in Architecture, we want to explore the benefits of integrating collaborative robotic manipulators with an autonomous mobile robotic platform. The aim is to investigate potential applications and navigation methods for the platform in an architectural context.

Students will gain first experience and skills in robotic fabrication and use their design capabilities for creative engagement with robotics in order to develop methods for design that harness production or live adaption as a creative opportunity.

Robotically manufactured architectural prototypes (part or whole) will be developed by students and presented at the end of the course.

 

Remarks:

For students with no prior Rhino/Grasshopper experience, it is recommended to participate in the dMA Rhino/Grasshopper skill drills 22.-25.3.2021.

The seminar is planned as a 2-week intensive workshop in August 2021. An introductory event will take place on 15.04.2021 (10.00 a.m.) via BigBlueButton, as well as a 1-day introductory robotics workshop in May on site at the Robot Lab.

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Modules

  • MSc. Architektur und Städtebau:
    Seminar: Digitale Fabrikation
  • BSc. Architektur:
    Seminar: Grundlagen Digitaler Fabrikation
  • BSc. Landschaftsarchitektur und Umweltplanung:
    Seminar: Grundlagen Digitaler Fabrikation

Lecturers:

  • Andrea Kondziela
  • Victor Sardenberg

Schedule:

  • First Class: Thursday 15.04.2021
    10:00 - 12:00 Big Blue Button 
  • Second Class: Thursday 13.05.2021
    10:00 - 16:00 dMA Robo Lab 
  • Workshop: Two weeks in August

Prerequisites:

  • dMA Rhino/Grasshopper Skill Drills

Further info on stud.ip