The Dataset Development Platform to Accelerate Materials Discovery for Built Environment Applications is a proof of concept designed to collect longitudinal environmental data. This data provides insights into the relationships between facade material properties, facade geometry, and light absorption. The … Read the rest “Dataset Development Platform to Accelerate Materials Discovery for Built Environment Applications”
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Physiological Data
This proof of concept explored the intersection of galvanic skin response (GSR) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) through a tool that creates physiological-based visual content. To explore the concept of emotion-responsive generative artificial intelligence, the proof of concept utilized an … Read the rest “Generative Artificial Intelligence and Physiological Data”
Compilation of Digital Fabrication Research
This collection of projects focuses on a wide range of digital fabrication techniques, including FDM 3D printing with multiple filament types; robotic fabrication using various end effectors such as light bars, extruders, and carvers; laser cutting in various materials; and … Read the rest “Compilation of Digital Fabrication Research”
Daily Jotting: Omnichannel Point of Sale System for Mass Personalization and Customization
The point-of-sale system focuses on fulfilling customized and personalized items from small vendors within a vendor mall context. Vendor malls provide small spaces for lease to individuals or businesses looking to sell goods. Since customized goods are a popular category … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: Omnichannel Point of Sale System for Mass Personalization and Customization”
Daily Jotting: Hyperlocal Manufacturing Infrastructure
The hyperlocal manufacturing infrastructure includes a shipping container customized to include two rows of 3D printers, a robotic arm mounted on a linear motion track, and a sorting mechanism that opens to the exterior of the shipping container. The robotic … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: Hyperlocal Manufacturing Infrastructure”
Daily Jotting: Augmented Context for Chat-Based Intelligence Systems
Most generative artificial intelligence systems feature a chat-based interface for user interaction. In addition, some support multimodal interactions; however, others use disparate interfaces. The use of wearables and other peripheral devices provides an opportunity to enhance these interactions. The design … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: Augmented Context for Chat-Based Intelligence Systems”
Daily Jotting: Intelligent Systems and Morphological Reconfiguration
Originally published on February 25, 2025, the following text describes the contract opportunity Large Bio-Mechanical Space Structures:
Given recent advances in metabolic engineering for rapid growth, extremophiles with novel properties, biological self-assembly properties of tunable materials, and emergent mechanical … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: Intelligent Systems and Morphological Reconfiguration”
Daily Jotting: Integrated Context Documentation and Autobiographical Repository for In-Home Robots
Environmental systems, such as heating and cooling, lighting, and acoustics, play a key role in maintaining comfort in the built environment. In-home robotics may represent the next iteration of these systems. Two key components include context aggregation and autobiographical record … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: Integrated Context Documentation and Autobiographical Repository for In-Home Robots”
Daily Jotting: Search Artificial Intelligence Optimization
Search Artificial Intelligence Optimization (SAIO) appears to be a complementary digital marketing strategy to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). With AI-based search results appearing across major search engines, the discovery of website content suitable for conversational agents continues the theme of … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: Search Artificial Intelligence Optimization”
Daily Jotting: The Return of Shop Class
With the emergence of intelligent systems, as previously mentioned in a jotting, determining which skills will be relevant in the future is challenging. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, school districts across the U.S. are spending tens … Read the rest “Daily Jotting: The Return of Shop Class”