Sigrid Brell-Cokcan Knihy

Robotic automation is transforming manufacturing, from small-scale operations to large composite production, enabling smart factories and adaptive processes. A new wave of researchers is applying this technology to architecture and design, promoting mass-customization. This book presents proceedings from Rob|Arch2014, exploring innovative methodologies and the evolving relationship between design and fabrication.

This volume collects about 20 contributions on the topic of robotic construction methods. It is a proceedings volume of the robarch2012 symposium and workshop, which will take place in December 2012 in Vienna. Contributions will explore the current status quo in industry, science and practitioners. The symposium will be held as a biennial event. This book is to be the first of the series, comprising the current status of robotics in architecture, art and design.