Mobile 3D Concrete Printing for Large-Area Precision Deposition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing additive manufacturing technologies are limited by the dimensions of the workspace and the ability of the manufacturing heads to move, restricting the production of complex three-dimensional objects, and manual operation poses safety and precision challenges in construction and maintenance tasks.
Innovation Solution
The development of mobile additive manufacturing apparatus, or Addibots, equipped with navigation, control, and sensing systems, including artificial intelligence algorithms, enables autonomous and precise application of materials over large areas, allowing for complex three-dimensional structures to be built or repaired without human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional additive manufacturing with fixed workspaces is used, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but the area of stationary object is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the additive manufacturing system mobile rather than fixed. The robotic platform can move autonomously across large surfaces, transforming the stationary workspace into a dynamic system that covers extensive areas while maintaining precision through continuous navigation and positioning systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the large-scale manufacturing task into multiple smaller deposition operations performed at different locations. The mobile platform divides the overall workspace into manageable zones, applying material layer by layer across the entire surface area through sequential positioning and deposition cycles.
2Productivity
If manual operation is used for construction tasks, then ease of operation is maintained, but productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile additive manufacturing system is self-sufficient with autonomous navigation capabilities. It independently determines its position, plans its path, and executes material deposition without continuous human intervention, thereby increasing productivity while managing operational complexity through automated control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical operations with automated robotic mechanisms. The robotic platform uses computer-controlled movement and automated material dispensing systems to substitute human labor, significantly improving construction speed while reducing the need for manual operational complexity.
3Reliability
If manual operation is used in construction tasks, then ease of operation is maintained, but reliability is reduced due to safety challenges
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs construction tasks autonomously without human operators in hazardous environments. The mobile platform independently navigates, positions, and deposits materials, eliminating exposure to construction safety risks while maintaining operational effectiveness through automated control and sensing systems.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical operations are replaced with automated robotic systems that execute construction tasks with consistent precision and safety. The robotic platform uses sensor-based navigation and computer-controlled deposition mechanisms to replace human operators, improving reliability by eliminating manual errors and safety hazards.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of printing three dimensional items. In some examples, printing concrete structures may be performed. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.