Design implementation and experimental testing of a Robotic mechanism for applications in the adaptive Architecture

Abstract

A modern form in Adaptive Architecture is the buildings that have the ability to adapt their shape according to certain conditions, in order to achieve better use and better energy efficiency. In the present dissertation a method has been investigated, which combines a modular construction together with a corresponding control technique. For the study of these methods, their experimental validation on a small scale is important. In this context, the dissertation concerns the construction and optimization of an experimental system for this purpose. A robotic mechanism was designed and constructed. Simulations and experiments were used to demonstrate the applicability of the approach and investigate relevant details.