Robotic arm gist

So, here’s a general rundown on how the robotic arm works (the specifics will come later so stay tuned):

1. It involves using an engineering software called WorkSpace.

2. IGES files exported previously from Rhino done by the file prep team are imported into WorkSpace.

3. Each cut must be programmed so that the bit of the robotic arm cuts the surface of the blob brick at its perpendicular. Cuts are programmed to make these cuts from left to right, always clockwise, depending on the brick. Every brick’s cut path is unique.

4. Entrance and enter points for each cut are considered.

*RANDOM FACTOID: One thing to keep in mind is that this robotic arm can hit a baseball FAST like a professional baseball player. So, speed settings must be reduced or this thing will seriously FLY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: Greg Lynn Form

Fun Fact behind our blob brick:

When we visited Machineous a couple of days ago, the brick below was sitting at Andreas’ office.

It is the initial brick mold that Greg created, which was covered with all kinds of codes and signs that locate certain points. What is this made out of? Low density polyethylene which is recyclable! It is the same material used in shampoo bottles that we see in everyday life. Because the polyethylene shrinks a bit, no brick is identical!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos: Jeongsun Oh