Towards Cloud Informed Robotics

Abstract

-The current construction industry slowly adapts towards the new possibilities created through digitalization. However there still a major gap in the information flow between planning phases and the start of construction. With modern robotics we see a chance to mediate this gap. By using cloud accessible CAD software and linking it directly with a web interface, new means of cloud informed fabrication become possible. Designers can easily obtain feedback regarding recurring issues or design demands. We want to enable users to create their own design based on rules and parameters preselected by the designer. Therefore processes for individual parts require an integrated design. Considering changing user demands and the resulting usage requirements the optimization in the phase of conversion from the user´s perspective can help the design process. A number of fabrication technology services exist, which allow for mass customized product creation. The required web interfaces used for these kind of services however are created on a case by case basis. Additionally the required production parameters have to be transferred to the production process. An easy flow from parametric design model towards a web interface for user feedback and fabrication as a service was developed and is presented within this paper.

Generative Design in Building Information Modelling (BIM): Approaches and Requirements

“…For instance, some GD-BIM are created to support designs in certain phases, such as the conceptual design phase, interior design phase, structural design phase, or design customization stage, etc. [ 58 , 83 , 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 95 , 96 , 97 ]. Meanwhile, some studies concentrate on improving the portability of GD-BIM developments [ 60 , 98 , 99 , 100 ].…”