Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Prof. Adam FINGRUT
School of Architecture
Funding
T. Stone Robotics Institute of CUHK
The “CU-Brick” system consists of a gripper end-effector and cable actuators which can be mounted on a range of different environments, from metal frame structures to the walls and roofs of buildings. The design is performed through developed intelligent software. The system will then automatically generate the structure to be built, while keeping the robot within the designated operational region and ensuring the number and location of bricks remain unchanged. It can turn innovative designs into executed complex brick placement operations. With the ability to work 24/7 and error-free, “CU-Brick” can perform the same task with higher precision and consistency compared to the current techniques which are constrained by several factors including building time and costs. It also better addresses the problems of labour costs and worker safety.
A cubic frame with 4m each side can build walls about 3m in height.
The system calculates the corresponding location of each brick and constructs the design precisely with cables and the gripper.
The gripper contains a distance sensor that can be used to detect the location of brick.
Uniqueness and Competitive Advantages:
High portability and convenient setup
Higher precision
Can easily execute more complex designs with the same costs
Different construction materials can be used, including wood, bricks and cement