Robotic Technologies for Architecture

Robotic Technologies

the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Porto and the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science concluded a research project on the use of robotic fabrication technologies in architecture and building construction.

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Robotic Technologies for Non-Standard Design and Construction in Architecture

Jose ´ Pedro Sousa

In November 2015, the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Porto and the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science concluded a 2-year research project on the use of robotic fabrication technologies in architecture and building construction.

Funded by the national Foundation of Science and Technology, this was a unique and vibrant experience on a new research field for the two institutions. This paper by Jose´ Pedro Sousa provides a brief description of the research project and its results.

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