Full Integration: Closing the Gap on Technology Readiness (2018)
article⁄Full Integration: Closing the Gap on Technology Readiness (2018)
abstract⁄This paper discusses the authors’ experiences and lessons learned through designing and constructing small and largescale robotic prototypes and the fully integrated use of VR and AR for design. Also of focus here are the methodological tools utilized to implement this studentled research in an interdisciplinary educational environment, as well as the design explorations of Mars habitation systems. Through the systems engineering approach, students will generate ideas that may or may not make it to the final design development stage, but may potentially be valuable to future real exploration habitats and mission architectures. The final prototype allows an assessment of the focus parameters, which are the vessels’ transformation capacities and layout adaption. The design objective of this project is to examine strategies for commonality between an interplanetary vehicle IPV and a Mars surface habitat. The presented design proposals address this challenge to create a common habitation system in both habitats so that crew members will be familiar with the layout, function, and location throughout the expedition. The design tools operate at the intersection of architectural layout design, mechanics, and structural design, and use origami folding techniques and structural formfinding concepts to generate shell action rigidity. In addition, the project develops a strategy for mobility and transformation of the surface habitat prior to its transformed configuration. The value here lies in understanding lessons from this strategy for both the design process as well as efficiency and optimization in design as a model for terrestrial design.
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| Year |
2018 |
| Authors |
Fox, Michael; Schulitz, Marc; Gershfeld, Mikhail; Cohen, Marc. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 2018: Recalibration. On imprecisionand infidelity. |
| Pages |
98-107 |
| Library link |
N/A |
| Entry filename |
full-integration |
