Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Towards A Bespoke Building Process - Jawwad Nakai

Having traced a comprehensive history of the industrial robot and its development over the mid to late 20th century, from its fictional roots to its modern industrial applications, the article goes on to elaborate on the usage of these machines beyond the factory assembly line. Specifically in fields like design and construction, the robot has a allowed for a great degree of flexibility as it has allowed for the designer to realize his vision with a greater amount of accuracy. By becoming an integral part of the design process, the robot has allowed for the fabrication of prototypes that bring to light conceptual flaws and allow for the evolution and development of the initial idea. at the same time, it has presented the opportunity for designers to familiarize themselves with the materials they use and their tolerances. The robot's agency as a tool for design and on site construction has become a wondrous reality. Units like the R.O.B owing to their transportability and flexibility, have allowed architects and designers to respond to the challenges of various projects in extremely specific and unique ways. 

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