| id |
block_thesis |
| authors |
Weller, Mike |
| year |
2003 |
| title |
ESPRESSO BLOCKS: SELF-CONFIGURING BUILDING BLOCKS |
| source |
University of Washington, Design Machine Group |
| summary |
Espresso blocks apply the emerging technology of modular robotics to architectural applications. Espresso blocks are delivered to a site on a pallet and then assemble themselves into one of several pre-configured structures. Using a remote control, the occupant can cycle between different structures throughout the day to accommodate different activities such as an espresso stand during the day, a dining room in the evening, and a bedroom at night. The occupant can also rearrange individual blocks with their remote control to create new configurations, save them to their remote, and even trade designs with others. |
| series |
other |
| type |
normal paper |
| email |
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| full text |
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| references |
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| last changed |
2004/06/02 19:40 |
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