House of Tomorrow

[AKA_RA]

Bet this (http://inhabitat.com/2007/01/17/robo-builder-builds-a-building/) could churn out some wicked looking custom case parts.

[SgtM]

That's frickin cool! + rep for the good find.

[sirkillalot617]

that would be mint for some mods imagine what u could do

[DaveW]

Cement cases? Hmm...no thanks. Interesting find tho...

-Dave

[AKA_RA]

I'm sure it could spit out some sort of poly resin as well. or something besides concrete.

[Slug Toy]

this sounds a lot like the fab@home thing i found. pretty cool.

[Crimson Sky]

Bleh. When you can print me a Gin Martini, give me a call.

[Slug Toy]

shaken or stirred?

[Crimson Sky]

shaken, of course ;)

[tybrenis]

That's some pretty cool stuff, neat find.

[GT40_GearHead]

but it has a few problems from where im standing

- cincret needs reinforcement, armature
- won't the botom layers slump under the presure of the top layer, hell one dont know even one layer of cement doesn't slump
- how will it buildaround windows and doors, usualy there is a beam suporting the wall over the window/door

and these are just a few of my questions

[AKA_RA]

Hmmm, printed Martini....

You know, that would prolly work, but the printer might sustain damage in the process of shaking it. ;)

As for how its making the house, who knows. I'm sure if they've gotten that far theres a way to do those things, but I couldn't tell you how.

[Crimson Sky]

Perhaps this machine or something similar might play a part in future building construction-however- Cement is really, really tricky material--Once its mixed the properties start to change instantly, and it begins to cure. If this machine were to breakdown during a pour, the results would not be good, and you'd have a giant hopper filled with hardening cement.

Even slowing down the cure can not be a solution because you wouldnt be able to build very high until the weight of the material on top of itself starts to be a problem. I wonder if there is a solution to this.

[DaveW]

I wonder if there is a solution to this.

Make the buildings really really small. :D That's no prototype after all!

-Dave

[SgtM]

If this machine were to breakdown during a pour, the results would not be good, and you'd have a giant hopper filled with hardening cement.

But then the Mythbusters could do another show on how to clear out a (hardened) cement hopper, and THAT would be worth watching!

[AKA_RA]

If they make it big enough, you can just climb inside with a chisel and a hammer and clean it out ;)

[Crimson Sky]

If they make it big enough, you can just climb inside with a chisel and a hammer and clean it out ;)


LoL..Um...no...

[Airbozo]

Heh I saw a discovery show about construction materials and techniques where they showed that machine in operation (short clip), and also how they remove concrete from the big trucks. One word; Dynamite!

[DaveW]

But then the Mythbusters could do another show on how to clear out a (hardened) cement hopper, and THAT would be worth watching!

You saw that too? Damn, eh? Wish i had their job!

-Dave

[nil8]

If they make it big enough, you can just climb inside with a chisel and a hammer and clean it out ;)

Actually, this is how a lot of places get dried concrete out of their trucks. Except they use compact jackhammers that use compressed air. It was on a Discovery Channel show called 'Dirty Jobs'. Good stuff.

They blew that cement truck into nothing. That was a sweet episode. The tree cannon was equally as sweet.

[SgtM]

Agreed nil8.

Dave, I never miss an episode of Mythbusters. I have my DVR set to record it.

[AKA_RA]

i need to get digital cable to go with my cable intenet >.<

[DaveW]

I think this should clear this one up... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynZxVErTovg) Sorry for the utube link.

-Dave