Showing posts with label MOVING THINGS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MOVING THINGS. Show all posts
6/03/2013
5/28/2013
COMPOSITES AND ARCHITECTURE
http://compositesandarchitecture.com/?p=1555
Innovative techniques were developed for the production of 27 sliding domes for the Prophet‘s Holy Mosque in Medinah.
Innovative techniques were developed for the production of 27 sliding domes for the Prophet‘s Holy Mosque in Medinah.
4/11/2013
1/15/2013
inflatable robots
Why are robots rigid and hard? Otherlab founder and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Saul Griffith explains why he invented inflatable robots. The RAV4 EV Charge-to-Charge Tour visits Griffith’s Otherlab.
1/09/2013
PINOKIO
https://vimeo.com/53476316
with Processing, Arduino, and OpenCV.
Pinokio is an exploration into the expressive and behavioural potentials of robotic computing. Customized computer code and electronic circuit design imbues Lamp with the ability to be aware of its environment, especially people, and to expresses a dynamic range of behaviour. As it negotiates its world, we the human audience can see that Lamp shares many traits possessed by animals, generating a range of emotional sympathies. In the end we may ask: Is Pinokio only a lamp? – a useful machine? Perhaps we should put the book aside and meet a new friend.
with Processing, Arduino, and OpenCV.
Pinokio is an exploration into the expressive and behavioural potentials of robotic computing. Customized computer code and electronic circuit design imbues Lamp with the ability to be aware of its environment, especially people, and to expresses a dynamic range of behaviour. As it negotiates its world, we the human audience can see that Lamp shares many traits possessed by animals, generating a range of emotional sympathies. In the end we may ask: Is Pinokio only a lamp? – a useful machine? Perhaps we should put the book aside and meet a new friend.
1/03/2013
Flying Robots Build a 6-Meter Tower
http://www.zeitnews.org/node/3210
This is the Flight Assembled Architecture, an installation near Paris January 2012. It's the result of a collaboration between ETH Zurich roboticist Raffaello D'Andrea and architects Fabio Gramazio and Matthias Kohler, also from ETH. D'Andrea, an IEEE Fellow and IEEE Spectrum editorial board member, is known for his amazing robotic sculptures and flying robot stunts, and Gramazio and Kohler, who run their own design studio, are pioneers in bringing together robotics and architecture. But for an installation at the FRAC Centre, in Orléans, near Paris, they wanted to do something entirely new and bold. Using a fleet of quadcopters they built a 6 meter (20 feet) twisting tower out of 1500 foam bricks.
This is the Flight Assembled Architecture, an installation near Paris January 2012. It's the result of a collaboration between ETH Zurich roboticist Raffaello D'Andrea and architects Fabio Gramazio and Matthias Kohler, also from ETH. D'Andrea, an IEEE Fellow and IEEE Spectrum editorial board member, is known for his amazing robotic sculptures and flying robot stunts, and Gramazio and Kohler, who run their own design studio, are pioneers in bringing together robotics and architecture. But for an installation at the FRAC Centre, in Orléans, near Paris, they wanted to do something entirely new and bold. Using a fleet of quadcopters they built a 6 meter (20 feet) twisting tower out of 1500 foam bricks.
11/13/2012
Soft Machines
The journal Science recently published work by scientists at Harvard University involving soft-body robots that can change color. Although the movement of the robots still seems somewhat awkward, there is a lot of potential for these robots, both due to their flexible structure and the possibility of using their coloration characteristics for new modes of camouflage and display.
More information from Science here.
More information from Science here.
11/09/2012
STUFISH ENTERTAINMENT ARCHITECTURE
http://www.stufish.com/
Stufish specializes in the architecture of entertainment. Our clients include some of the most famous names in entertainment and sports: Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, U2, Cirque du Soleil, the NFL and the IOC. We work on a wide range of projects including rock concert tours, portable architecture, temporary and permanent theatres, outdoor installations and one-off events. Our work is international, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics 2008 and the Asian Games 2010 in Guangzhou, theme park openings in Hong Kong and the USA, entertainment venues in the UK and China, and twelve of the most complex stadium rock tours ever staged.
Stufish specializes in the architecture of entertainment. Our clients include some of the most famous names in entertainment and sports: Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, U2, Cirque du Soleil, the NFL and the IOC. We work on a wide range of projects including rock concert tours, portable architecture, temporary and permanent theatres, outdoor installations and one-off events. Our work is international, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics 2008 and the Asian Games 2010 in Guangzhou, theme park openings in Hong Kong and the USA, entertainment venues in the UK and China, and twelve of the most complex stadium rock tours ever staged.
11/08/2012
Dezeen archive: moving buildings
http://www.dezeen.com/tag/moving-buildings/
This archive features moving buildings that roll, spin, twist and even flap.
A proposal for an observation deck that slides up and down two new skyscrapers above Grand Central Terminal (bottom left) was one of our most popular stories this week on DEZEEN.
This archive features moving buildings that roll, spin, twist and even flap.
A proposal for an observation deck that slides up and down two new skyscrapers above Grand Central Terminal (bottom left) was one of our most popular stories this week on DEZEEN.
The Dynamic D*Haus by The D*Haus Company
http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/06/shape-shifting-house-by-the-dhaus-company
UK designers David Ben Grünberg and Daniel Woolfson have devised a concept for a shape-shifting house that morphs to deal with changing times of day, seasons and weather conditions (+ movie). Woolfson and Grünberg launched The D House Company to develop the concept for the experimental house, which would fold into different configurations so that it can take on up to eight different shapes.
UK designers David Ben Grünberg and Daniel Woolfson have devised a concept for a shape-shifting house that morphs to deal with changing times of day, seasons and weather conditions (+ movie). Woolfson and Grünberg launched The D House Company to develop the concept for the experimental house, which would fold into different configurations so that it can take on up to eight different shapes.
10/11/2012
ROBOTICS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
BOT AND DOLLY
Bot & Dolly is a design and engineering studio that specializes in automation, robotics, and filmmaking. It’s our mission to advance motion control and automation as a creative medium, and build world-class tools that enable others to do the same. At the core of our technology is an integrated software/hardware platform that provides precise and expressive control of 6-axis industrial robots. On top of this core platform we provide industry-specific toolsets such as IRIS to support in the creative process, from prototype to production. To date, our tools have been used in feature films, national television ads, Las Vegas shows, and large-scale art installations. We dream about where they’ll be used next.
http://www.botndolly.com
Bot & Dolly is a design and engineering studio that specializes in automation, robotics, and filmmaking. It’s our mission to advance motion control and automation as a creative medium, and build world-class tools that enable others to do the same. At the core of our technology is an integrated software/hardware platform that provides precise and expressive control of 6-axis industrial robots. On top of this core platform we provide industry-specific toolsets such as IRIS to support in the creative process, from prototype to production. To date, our tools have been used in feature films, national television ads, Las Vegas shows, and large-scale art installations. We dream about where they’ll be used next.
http://www.botndolly.com
ROBOTICS IN ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE
There will be a conference and workshop series on robotics in architecture this year in Vienna. Check out the details at the link below.
http://www.robarch2012.org
http://www.robarch2012.org
10/07/2012
HONDA ASIMO
http://world.honda.com/ASIMO/index.html
Honda has further advanced intelligence technologies enabling its advanced humanoid robot ASIMO to act autonomously and perform uninterrupted service to office guests.
Honda has further advanced intelligence technologies enabling its advanced humanoid robot ASIMO to act autonomously and perform uninterrupted service to office guests.
HUMANOID ROBOT TOYOTA
http://www.toyota-global.com/innovation/partner_robot/
An overview of Partner Robot technology, which was designed under the concept of "harmony with people", and information regarding Toyota's history in the field as well as videos showcasing the abilities of some of tomorrow's robots.
An overview of Partner Robot technology, which was designed under the concept of "harmony with people", and information regarding Toyota's history in the field as well as videos showcasing the abilities of some of tomorrow's robots.
OCEAN DRONES
http://liquidr.com/
Liquid Robotics is an ocean data services provider and developer of the Wave Glider, the world’s first wave-powered, autonomous marine robot. This persistent and versatile platform for ocean science and exploration breaks the economic and risk barriers to ocean data collection. The Wave Glider enables game-changing scientific discoveries to help us address the biggest challenges our world faces, including global climate change, national security, hurricane & tsunami warning, and offshore energy & resource management.
Liquid Robotics is an ocean data services provider and developer of the Wave Glider, the world’s first wave-powered, autonomous marine robot. This persistent and versatile platform for ocean science and exploration breaks the economic and risk barriers to ocean data collection. The Wave Glider enables game-changing scientific discoveries to help us address the biggest challenges our world faces, including global climate change, national security, hurricane & tsunami warning, and offshore energy & resource management.
KUKA
http://www.kuka-entertainment.com/en/products/
Day in, day out, thousands of KUKA robots prove their mettle under the toughest conditions in industry – at Ford, Daimler, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and many others. This means that the users of our Robocoasters can benefit from the high industrial safety and quality standards.
Day in, day out, thousands of KUKA robots prove their mettle under the toughest conditions in industry – at Ford, Daimler, Porsche, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and many others. This means that the users of our Robocoasters can benefit from the high industrial safety and quality standards.
"Rotating cocktail lounge"
Located on the 34th floor, BonaVista Lounge, a revolving cocktail lounge, boasts soaring views of downtown LA
RETHINK ROBOTICS
http://www.rethinkrobotics.com/
At Rethink Robotics, we believe that all manufacturers, regardless of size and technology experience, should have an equal opportunity to benefit from industrial robots. They should be affordable. They should be safe to operate around people. They should be easy to train and work right out of the box. And most of all, they should help U.S. manufacturers increase production while keeping jobs from migrating overseas.
At Rethink Robotics, we believe that all manufacturers, regardless of size and technology experience, should have an equal opportunity to benefit from industrial robots. They should be affordable. They should be safe to operate around people. They should be easy to train and work right out of the box. And most of all, they should help U.S. manufacturers increase production while keeping jobs from migrating overseas.
I ROBOT
SPARK
http://www.irobot.com/us/robots/Educators.aspxiRobot is committed to aiding teachers as they work to ensure that America’s future is strongly rooted in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Our Starter Programs for the Advancement of Robotics Knowledge (SPARK) foster students’ interests in STEM subjects.
SUVG
http://www.irobot.com/us/robots/defense/sugv.aspx
The iRobot SUGV (Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle) is a tactical mobile robot that gathers situational awareness in dangerous conditions for warfighters and public safety professionals.
WARRIOR
http://www.irobot.com/en/us/robots/defense/warrior.aspxThe next-generation force multiplier, the iRobot 710 Warrior is a big and powerful robot that carries heavy payloads.
FIRST LOOK
http://www.irobot.com/en/us/robots/defense/firstlook.aspx
The iRobot 110 FirstLook is a small, light, throwable robot that provides hasty situational awareness, performs persistent observation and investigates confined spaces.
The iRobot 110 FirstLook is a small, light, throwable robot that provides hasty situational awareness, performs persistent observation and investigates confined spaces.
PACKBOT
http://www.irobot.com/us/robots/defense/packbot.aspxhttp://www.irobot.com/us/robots/defense/packbot.aspx
One of the most successful battle-tested robots in the world, the iRobot 510 PackBot performs bomb disposal and other dangerous missions for troops and first responders.
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