Concept Studies of Automated Construction Using Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Brückmann, Tobias; Reichert, Christopher; Meik, Michael; Lemmen, P.P.M.; Spengler, Arnim J.; Mattern, Hannah; König, Markus

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-61431-1_31

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“…The authors carried out analyses regarding the operation of the cable-driven parallel robot within the body shell construction. Based on this, possible influences on existing material and work processes up to changes in the construction site layout are identified (detailed results are published in [4][5] [6]).…”

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Influence of Automated Building Construction Systems on Vocational Education and Training

Karl¹,

Spengler²,

Brückmann³

2018

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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Robotic systems are increasingly becoming a relevant factor for so-called "made to order" production, as is the case in the construction industry. The aim of this contribution is to provide a basis for a cross-disciplinary discussion on the topic of robotics in the construction industry, in which both technical issues regarding the technical challenges of robotics in the construction industry and how automated building construction can be practically addressed in education and training. Based on case studies and lab experiments, the authors investigated upcoming transformations in shell production by comparing the conventional construction process with proposed processes involving cable-driven parallel robots. The focus is on bricklaying and working methods for the installation of prefabricated elements. Based on the prospective changes in construction the impact on vocational education and training will be discussed and influences in current educational frameworks based on automation and robotics will be introduced.

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“…The development of cable-driven parallel robots allows to create large manipulators that even cover the volume of a construction site [4]. It first carries out masonry works, later on other trades, partially autonomously in the structural work.…”

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Influence of Automated Building Construction Systems on Vocational Education and Training

Karl¹,

Spengler²,

Brückmann³

2018

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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“…These systems are used here, as in other areas of stationary production as well, for many consistent tasks. Contrary to this, robot systems have not been able to assert on the construction site to this day as discussed in previous publications [1], [2], [3]. A possible reason for this is the reliance of the construction industry on 2D model prints, as well as unique project/product specifications, which limits Available online at 2019.creative-construction-conference.com/proceedings/ CCC 2019…”

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Examination of Advanced Fastening Systems for the use of Robots in the Construction Industry

Spyridis¹,

Spengler²,

Schlüter³

et al. 2019

Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference 2019

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Since robotics become more widespread in the construction industry, more construction phases and work steps must be covered with one robot system. Current robot systems are used almost exclusively in precast construction. At the construction site, so far only prototypes are in use, and only individual parts of the building shell construction and assembly can be covered. This paper examines to what extent fastenings are necessary to increase the operating range of robots and which boundary conditions exist or need to be addressed. Automated construction, and more precisely installation of fastenings, has so far been partially implemented, which has shown increased productivity as well as installation quality, thus load-bearing safety. This knowledge must now be extended to robots. The present work is based on an overview of current research and development and on the current research on a cable robot for brickwork construction at the university Duisburg-Essen. It further demonstrates that fastenings pose an important further application, especially in order to explore the extended phases towards the brickwork or contour crafting. It can be assumed that robots will become increasingly important in the construction industry. Reasons include high quality, safety, speed and economic aspects.

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“…In [18], a cable robot concept for a contour crafting system is described. In [19,20], cable-robots for automated brick laying can be found.…”

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A Cable Driven Parallel Robot with a Modular End Effector for the Installation of Curtain Wall Modules

Iturralde¹,

Feucht²,

Hu³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC)

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The installation of curtain wall modules (CWMs) is a risky activity carried out in the heights and often under unfavorable weather conditions. CWMs are heavy prefabricated walls that are lifted normally with bindings and cranes. High stability is needed while positioning in order not to damage the fragile CWMs. Moreover, this activity requires high precision while positioning brackets, the modules, and for that reason, intensive survey and marking are necessary. In order to avoid such inconveniences, there were experiences to install façade modules in automatic mode using robotic devices. In the research project HEPHAESTUS, a novel system has been developed in order to install CWMs automatically. The system consists of two sub-systems: a cable driven parallel robot (CDPR) and a set of robotic tools named as Modular End Effector (MEE). The platform of the CDPR hosts the MEE. This MEE performs the necessary tasks of installing the curtain wall modules. There are two main tasks that the CDPR and MEE need to achieve: first is the fixation of the brackets onto the concrete slab, and second is the picking and placing of the CWMs onto the brackets. The first integration of the aforementioned system was carried out in a controlled environment that resembled a building structure. The results of this first test show that there are minor deviations when positioning the CDPR platform. In future steps, the deviations will be compensated by the tools of the MEE and the installation of the CWM will be carried out with the required accuracy automatically.

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Concept Studies of Automated Construction Using Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Cited by 18 publications

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Influence of Automated Building Construction Systems on Vocational Education and Training

Influence of Automated Building Construction Systems on Vocational Education and Training

Examination of Advanced Fastening Systems for the use of Robots in the Construction Industry

A Cable Driven Parallel Robot with a Modular End Effector for the Installation of Curtain Wall Modules

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