The use of robotic arms applied to additive manufacturing of concrete: innovation from design to fabrication
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.6296Keywords:
Additive manufacturing of concrete, Robotic arms, 3D printingAbstract
The aim of this article is to introduce the impact of using industrial robotic arms as a kinematic system applied to the additive manufacturing of cementitious materials applied to construction, known as 3DCP. The aim is to understand this construction system in terms of its specificities and applications, as well as to weigh up its advantages and disadvantages compared to the traditional frame system. The analysis is structured around three aspects: 1- design; 2- machinery and formulation; 3- applications and market insertion. The first point of analysis deals with issues such as the design process, design freedom and multidisciplinarity. The second deals with technical aspects: manufacturing environment, equipment composition and calibration, manufacturing size and volume, reproducibility, formulation. Finally, the types of applications and their impact on the construction market are discussed. It was found that the use of robots can contribute to innovation and sustainability in the sector through efficient design and manufacturing strategies based on automation.
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