BuilDrones (R) 3D print their material during flight, and ScanDrones (L) continuously measure their output for quality control.
BuilDrones (R) 3D print their material during flight, and ScanDrones (L) continuously measure their output for quality control. Imperial College London and researchers have created a fleet of bee-inspired flying 3D printers for building and repairing structures in-flight. The technology could ultimately be used for manufacturing and building in difficult-to-access or dangerous locations such as tall buildings or help with post-disaster relief construction, say the researchers, who publish their work in Nature . We've proved that drones can work autonomously and in tandem to construct and repair buildings, at least in the lab. Professor Mirko Kovac Department of Aeronautics & Empa 3D printing is gaining momentum in the construction industry. Both on-site and in the factory, static and mobile robots print materials for use in construction projects, such as steel and concrete structures. This new approach to 3D printing uses flying robots, known as drones , that use collective building methods inspired by natural builders like bees and wasps.
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