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Kartikeya Walia1, Ahmed Khan2, Philip Breedon1
1Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK.
Polymers
|August 28, 2021
Summary
3D printing accelerates robotics design by enabling rapid prototyping and customization. This approach offers cost benefits and reduces risks in developing robots for specific tasks, paving the way for future innovations.
Area of Science:
- Robotics Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Robotics design is often complex, involving multiple iterations.
- 3D printing is a valuable tool for rapid prototyping in concept development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the benefits of 3D printing in the initial stages of robot development.
- To highlight how 3D printing facilitates design freedom, customization, and cost-effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing 3D printing for rapid prototyping and design parameter exploration.
- Focusing on polymer-based additive manufacturing techniques for industrial robots.
Main Results:
- 3D printing allows for quick, inexpensive robot development with reduced risk.
- Design parameters can be specified for distinctive tasks, enhancing efficiency.
- Exploiting 3D printing offers design freedom, customization, and sustainability.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing significantly streamlines the robotics design process.
- New additive manufacturing materials and techniques offer substantial advantages for future robotics.
- This method enables the development of robots tailored to specific applications with greater ease.
