DRIFT
Year: 2023
Project: DRIFT is a transformation project of the Long Room at the RMIT Design Hub, utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques to reshape the existing walls, ceiling, and floor, thereby altering the overall spatial atmosphere. Additionally, a portion of the overall design was selected to create a cast prototype.
Category: Parametric Design, AI Generation, Robotic Fabrication, Installation, Special Design
Programs/Technologies: Rhino, Grasshopper, Chat GPT, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Robotic Arm (UR10), Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF), Twinmotion
After analyzing the site, I sketched simplified lines based on the spatial circulation and incorporated AI-generated instructions to create unique line patterns. These lines were then imported into Grasshopper to generate undulating 3D models, refined into tile-sized modules suitable for production, and strategically placed throughout the site.
DESIGN PROCESS
Robotic Fabrication Tests
Basic Robotic Arm script provided by tutor Jackson Bi
Robotic arm (UR10) was employed for Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) to create moulds for the tiles. In ISF, a flat metal sheet is secured to a base while a forming tool applies controlled pressure, gradually shaping the sheet into the desired form. The tool follows a programmed path, incrementally deforming the metal with each pass until the target shape and depth are achieved. This iterative process ensures precision and adaptability, making it ideal for complex and customized designs.
FINAL PROTOTYPE
