It
is evident that the idea of robots and their uses are changing though the
passing of the years. Robots were first envisioned as thoughtless working
machines designed to do human labor that was too hazardous or exhausting, thus
aiding the "daily human struggle". These machines were used for
repetitious jobs that did not change much over the years, a job that when set
in place could run for a long time without disruption. However recently in
projects such as R-O-B the robots have been put to a greater use, expanding on
their capabilities to the architectural world. A robot and especially in this
reading, R-O-B starts to look at the true potential of the robots and its use
in architectural designing, fabrication and building. One of the most important
features is its portability.
As
more designers are learning the software and operation costs of these machines
are declining the possibilities for the future of these robots in the
architectural field is looking very promising. The robots were not solely meant
for one repetitious job but they have the potential to perform very complex
design processes that are carefully programmed by the designer. Each program
unique to the design of each project, with thoughts of materiality and how the
project is going to be made with the ample tools available to use with the robot.
Robots are being used in architecture more and more every year and it looks
like the robots are here to stay.
-Vanessa Argento
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