Development of a Robotic Fabrication System for Cementitious Materials (2024-06)¶

Our team at Klokner Institute under Czech Technical University in Prague is working in a joint effort with Technical University of Liberec and Klokner on a comprehensive 3D printing system for cementitious materials, including specially optimized robotic arm. The goal of this system is to decrease the environmental impact of construction industry by reducing the volume of materials and time required, as well as reducing need for human labor. 3D printing also makes possible to build complex functional shapes, that would be too complicated or prohibitively expensive to manufacture using standard industry methods. Combining expertise of these two institutions lead to development of a robust system, that seamlessly integrates inhouse developed mechanics and print material. One of key areas of our research is also testing mechanical properties of printed parts which is essential to safely integrate this construction method in real-world use in the future.