The question left from Phase 1: The Challenge is how can robotic architecture provide a new intervention for architectural systems? how can robotics be apart of architecture rather than be an additional machine used as a manipulator? what can robotics provide where other technological system cannot?

The aim of the Phase 2: The Prototype is to explore these questions, and provide solutions or conclusions upon the robotic arm's potential in architecture.

Just some food for thought: what if architecture can be changed in real time with an robotic arm; in a way " Dancing with Robots "

The Robotic Arm

The main feature of the Robotic arm is it's multi-axial rotation and its gripper. The only changeable, flexible component however is the gripper. therefore the different designs of the gripper allow different manipulation of the object. sample grippers include: Hot wire Grippers, Suction Grippers, Clamp Grippers, Multi-Finger Grippers, Cutter Grippers etc...

each of these grippers provide a special manipulation tool which can be used to change an object. whether it is transporting, cutting, sculpturing, folding, pushing or pulling. how can these elements be used to change architectural qualities? what would be the outcome of this new intervention.