Robotic weaving

Year: 2022

Team: Tabeer Tariq, Yujeong Seo, Thomas Brennan, Abiola Morakinyo

Type: ABB Robotic fabrication

Role: Design, digital simulation, coding, physical implementation

The project revolves around creating a tool and framework of anchor points to weave a fibrous material using the robotic arm and rotating table. Ideally this will result in a lightweight form that can be part of an assembly making an occupiable space. This will involve testing of:

1. Tool designs that focus on controlling tension and maneuverability around the frame and anchors.

2. Multiple forms of frames leading to the most interesting and modular result.

3. Different approaches to anchor points using hooks or bolts, finding what would most effectively work with the robots.

4. Fibrous materials with different properties such as nylon string, yarn, or twine.

Relevance and Importance

1. Utility in “clean” architecture (no chemical processes)

2. Lightweight components that could act as shading devices or structurally performative pieces window shade from plants north facing window second garden, tall window looking at wood concrete perimetral meeting table window shade from plants north facing window second garden, tall window looking at wood concrete perimetral meeting table