MIT researchers develop robotically assembled voxel building blocks for more sustainable construction
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MIT researchers have developed robotically assembled building blocks called voxels that could make construction more efficient and sustainable. The Modular Inchworm Lattice Assembler robots (MILAbots) use grippers to place and snap-fit these building blocks into large-scale structures. This approach offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional construction methods by enabling easier assembly, disassembly, and reuse of structural components.
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· 3 pulledRobotically assembled building blocks could be a more environmentally friendly method for erecting large-scale structures than some existing construction techniques, according to a new study by MIT researchers.
Modular Inchworm Lattice Assembler robots, or MILAbots, use grippers on each end to place voxel building blocks and engage the snap-fit connections.
A robot carries three voxels as it walks across a voxel structure.
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