Description
A cross-industry technology fusion! We used Autodesk Generative Design software to create an adaptive connector bracket for robot-operated 3D scans of ancient structures. ReCap software and Dynamo helped us study traditional construction methods and enrich our restoration efforts. This report covers our process in Autodesk Fusion 360 software, including entering design parameters and extracting constraints from the historical site. It explains how we turned the bracket's requirements into criteria for rapid iteration and selection, quickly finding the best solution. It also explains how ReCap processed robot-collected point cloud data to investigate architectural principles and features of ancient buildings in Southern China. Finally, it describes how Dynamo converted these insights into automated building information modeling (BIM) scripting, bridging historical knowledge with modern technology for efficient restoration practices.
Key Learnings
- Learn how to create a Dynamo script for generating models of typical Southern Chinese ancient architecture.
- Learn how to apply Autodesk Fusion to perform optimization designs of connectors, focusing on weight reduction, stability, and adaptability.
- Discover the process of integrating data flow between Autodesk Fusion 360 and metal 3D-printing manufacturing equipment.