Reconfixx

More impressions on our exhibition in Prague. The 2.0 version of RECONFIXX robot from 2017 was revealed in anatomical form. It is the only prototype that used soft body integrated with wave spring and pneumatic cushion.

On 20th August, the Experimental Architecture Biennial 2021 in Prague has successfully ended.

Images © Jiří Straka

How many reconfigurations can possibly be achieved by a chain consisting of 8 modules?

The answer is 128! Under the condition when they are connected by a simple “hinge” on the interface between neighbouring modules.

RECONFIXX’s future investigations will include chain architecture, which significantly reduces the complexity in requirements of shareable actuators. Due to constantly connected modules, the system is less dependent on unpredictable environmental conditions. The entire assembly is guided through fixed points which can be better controlled.

Advantage of chain system relies on combination of discrete and continuous geometry. In such a system, discrete modules are permanently connected into continuous chain. This allows to implement continuous technologies within discrete parts.

Image ©Jan Petrš

Hello World!
Buildings will be reconfixxed.

RECONFIXX's concept unfold the future of architecture that requires higher and faster adaptivity, using reusable and relocatable modules that can self-assembly into desired spatial configurations. Leveraging the automation and intelligence technologies developed from the PhD dissertation (2020) by Jan Petrš, RECONFIXX delivers modular reconfigurable robotics solution that anticipates the potential impacts of adaptive architecture and its life-cycle management.