Jingkui Gao
Digital Fabrication
These projects explore how computational design technologies (such as digital knitting and robotic arms) can influence the construction process with advanced computing capabilities and their potential transformative applications in the real world.
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Responsive Textile: CNC knitting and Pneumatic system
The responsive textile prototype employs CNC textile technology and a pneumatic system, utilizing pre-programmed routines and sensors to collect user behavior data (e.g., pressure). This data actuates the expansion of silicone tubes embedded within the textile, allowing it to respond to user interactions.
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Project NameRobotic Brick Assembly
The study focuses on traditional brick walls featuring holes and special arrangements as the primary object of investigation. Through the examination of brickwork methods, a novel assembly pattern is proposed that utilizes computational design to influence block laying and subsequently alter the arrangement of holes.
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Bridge Robotic Fabrication
The 3D Printed Bridge project aims to identify the most effective system for fabricating a 3D printed bridge. Research commenced by examining several existing 3D printed bridge projects, highlighting the significant challenge posed by lengthy printing processes. As a result, the primary goal was established as reducing 3D printing time through structural analysis and topology optimization.
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Im-precise Fit: Exploring Wood Products in Architecture
The research focuses on creating 3D forms through both 2D and 3D cutting operations. Utilizing a 3-axis CNC router, components are crafted that can be assembled in various configurations to enclose a defined volume.
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By Layer: Robotically printed clay bricks
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