Material Actuation Principle

The conventional rigid frame is converted to a dynamic structure. The internal fixed surface is replaced with tensile fabric. By changing the fabric connection points, a complex 3D space is created.

Robotic System

The joints are divided in two types to get better efficiency control. Simulation tools in CoppeliaSim are used to simulate the rotation of active joints creating the cyber physical twin of the robotic prototypes.

Robotic Prototype

Different robotic behaviours can form different spatial effects. The crawling behaviour can be achieved through the control of motors, so that the robotic structure has the possibility of self-operation and self-assembly.

Multi-units Simulation

Different robotic units can be connected to each other to form multi-unit robotic structures. This way a higher level of spatial complexity and adaptability can be achieved.

Space Generation

Activity Space Generator

Activities have different space requirements. They are split and can generate 2D patterns to simulate activity distribution. The robotic structure can generate the corresponding space based on this result.

Behaviours Catalogue

On the basis of generating space using patterns, the robotic modules express different behaviours achieving different spatial changes.

Behaviour Application

ARCreature attracts people to enter a site and follows them observing their moves and gathering patterns. Number of people is one of the input information for the space forming process.

Application Scenario

ARCreature can become a shading space according to the sun angle, forming a childrens’ activity place. It can produce spatial changes in real time according to people's needs.

ARCreature System

ARCreature - House Block Exhibition

ARCreature generates a flexible dynamic space as an additional space layer in the House Block structure. It gives the users different sensory experiences and produces spatial changes through touch.

System’s Operation Mode

ARCreature’s process of space aggregation, according to functional needs and real-time activity observation during the 24-hour day cycle.

Scenario in City

ARCreature forms an infrastructure network with different aggregation possibilities in many locations in the city by crawling, self-assembling, and disassembly.

Perception

ARCreature can produce corresponding rhythmical movements according to environmental factors and human motion.