[VIDEO] On Site Robotics 3D Prints Buildings with 100% Natural Materials

Barcelona’s IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) has developed On Site Robotics, a 3D printing construction project in which sustainable, low-cost buildings can be built with 100% natural materials.

Apr 5, 2017

On-site 3D printing of large dimension constructive parts or small buildings using cable-driven robots with the aim of revolutionizing the Construction Sector, by reducing manufacturing costs and by making real the customization of the final products. Thanks to the use of cables driven by servo-controlled winches easy to be assembled, maintained and reconfigured, 3D printing in very large workspaces is a reality. More information in https://iaac.net/research-projects/large-scale-3d-printing/on-site-robotics/

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