ABSTRACT
CNC machining and other means of automation have been available to the woodworking industry since the 1970s. The potential of industrial robots in building construction is being investigated since about 15 years. Contemporary wood processing technology and the digital chain have enabled buildings with challenging geometrical properties. Driven by the assumption that digital fabrication and automation can make an equally or even more important contribution to circular construction, the long-term goal of this research is the development of modular construction systems that are suitable both for robotic assembly and disassembly. The research employs empirical methods and a research by design approach. The findings serve as a preliminary proof of concept and as a foundation for larger-scale experiments. Moreover, the findings helped to identify new challenges to be addressed in future studies.
