ESR: Stephanie Chaltiel

ESR NUMBER: ESR15

INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS: Cloud 9 + ROK-Office

INSTITUTE: IAAC

New “Phriends” For Large Earthen Shells.

In the experiment above a Robotic arm is used to spray clay and sand on an inflatable temporary form work. The choreographies of thhe robot, the action of spraying and human crafts are synchronized into this small physical experiment.

The action of spraying and the movement of the rotating table on which the inflatable structure is fixed is intermittent and controlled through Kuka Prc (Grasshopper for Rhino 3D)

Video here: