Looking Outwards 03

For this assignment, I was reading about “Robots in Architecture.” I thought the crossover between these two disciplines was really interesting, specifically because even though I don’t know much about them, I find robots fascinating. In this project, robots are used to help construct different architectural works. I don’t know much about the algorithms, but coding and engineering had to play a key role in the functioning success of these robots. The website says that KUKA|prc is a program that simulates the different positions of the robot, also citing a wide range of algorithms (such as Grasshopper) that these coders can build upon to make sure the robot functions smoothly. The creators had to have a very specific vision in mind for the buildings, and then an even greater handle on the coding needed for the robots to successfully carry it out. This is a great example of how STEM and the arts can intersect to form something powerful and innovative, and I would love to watch a project be carried out like this first hand.

Article link:
https://www.robotsinarchitecture.org/kukaprc

Watch the robot at work here: