Week 2- Group C - Future Robotics Capabilities Summary

Our group discussed the improvement made in the robotics field and the possible applications in the world of Intelligent Building. Overarching themes were increased efficiency in the maintenance of the building and improved safety for the users. Dave specifically talked about the possibility of using robots for janitorial task. He pointed out that robots are already being used in that sense, but that there is a much bigger market for them. They could be used for cleaning chemical spills, or cleaning spaces impossible to reach for humans. Nameita also discussed maintenance, but focused on the building skin. Like Dave, she talked about the way robots could be used for the continual upkeep of building envelope. She also touched upon the possibilities of using robots to make the skin more responsive to external conditions. Yoon talked about the use of robots for construction. He noted the fact that they would have unlimited access to the construction site, speed up construction, and increase safety for the workers. Yoon was pessimistic about the capabilities of robots as construction instrument because of the limiting weight they can carry.

Overall we are really optimistic about the use of robots in building.

Group C: Intelligent Building Definition

Intelligent Building - Using various technologies to maximize the efficiency of all stages of a building's life cycle, including Design, Construction, Use, Renovation, and Demolition.  The building should be able to take readings from its environment and communicate the data to its occupants and other interested parties.

Adam Brooke Initial Post

Currently my background in Intelligent Buildings is limited to knowledge gained through a few journal and news articles. Overall my knowledge of the subject is narrow. Expectations for this class include gaining a better knowledge in how "intelligent buildings" are run and designed. A greater knowledge in how to use BIM and database programs is also expected. My initial definition for an "Intelligent Building" is a building that incorporates technology to enhance the use, safety, and comfort of the occupants; through the use of various sensors and computers.

Student Names–To Create Topics

Here are your names.  I’ve also used this post to create labels that are your last names.  Please use those labels when posting so it’s easy for people to see what you’ve written.

Abdulrhman Alkraidees - Architectural Engineering
Antonino Badalamenti - Architectural Engineering
David Barbalace - Architectural Engineering
Stephen Bartal - Architectural Engineering
Brian Benson - Architectural Engineering
Adam Brooke - Architectural Engineering
Phillip Brubaker - Architectural Engineering
Edward Bruder - Architectural Engineering
Ryan Donahue - Architectural Engineering
Signe Jakobsen - Study Abroad Visiting
Michael Kilgallon - Civil Engineering
Ian Lagrange de Carvalho - Architectural Engineering
Matthew Morimoto - Architectural Engineering
Esther Ninshuti - Civil Engineering
Andrew Paladino - Architectural Engineering
Dongyan Qi - Architectural Engineering
Yijun Qian - Civil Engineering
Audrey Ryan - Architectural Engineering
Jeremy Sulak - Architectural Engineering
Ryan Taylor - Architectural Engineering
Nameita Toure - Architectural Engineering
Weiyang Wang - Civil Engineering
Melanie Wayne - Civil Engineering
Tyler Woyshner - Architectural Engineering
Michael Wright - Civil Engineering
Kyung Yoon - Architectural Engineering