Robotic Fabrication in Architecture

The aim of the course is to provide students with basic understanding, knowledge and abilities in the design and operation of robotic production cells for architectural purposes.
The course will focus on the analysis of manufacturing practices and their transfer into robotic arms, with emphasis on designing tools, toolpath planning and physical production of architectural elements.
As part of the course, students will be exposed to the specific challenges resulting from a combination of tools and concepts from the manual and robotic production world, and will acquire tools to translate physical actions into robotic procedures by developing tools for processing materials, manufacturing procedures, and control schemes.
The course is designed for graduate students interested in expanding their knowledge in computational design, specializing in digital fabrication, and acquiring specific tools for the operation of robotic arms in an architectural environment.
The course is given in Tandem with the global studio.

Instructors: Tom Shaked, Karen Lee Bar-Sinai

Spring 2019 | Segoe Building – MTRL, Architecture & Urban Building Ground Floor

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