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Real-time precision in 3D concrete printing: controlling layer morphology via machine vision and learning algorithms

Author(s): Silva, João M. ; Wagner, Gabriel Mar Pinto ; Silva, Rafael ; Morais, António Francisco Nogueira ; Ribeiro, João Paulo Silva ; Mould, Sacha Trevelyan ; Figueiredo, Bruno ; Nóbrega, J. M. ; Cruz, Paulo J. S.

Date: 2024

Persistent ID: https://hdl.handle.net/1822/93306

Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

Project/scholarship: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F04509%2F2020/PT; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UID%2FCTM%2F50025%2F2019/PT; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F04436%2F2020/PT; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/POR_NORTE/SFRH%2FBD%2F145832%2F2019/PT;

Subject(s): 3DCP; Additive manufacturing; Computational modeling; Automation; Machine learning; Computer vision


Description

3D concrete printing (3DCP) requires precise adjustments to parameters to ensure accurate and high-quality prints. However, despite technological advancements, manual intervention still plays a prominent role in this process, leading to errors and inconsistencies in the final printed part. To address this issue, machine learning vision models have been developed and utilized to analyze captured images and videos of the printing process, detecting defects and deviations. The data collected enable automatic adjustments to print settings, improving quality without the need for human intervention. This work first examines various techniques for real-time and offline corrections. It then introduces a specialized computer vision setup designed for real-time control in robotic 3DCP. Our main focus is on a specific aspect of machine learning (ML) within this system, called speed control, which regulates layer width by adjusting the robot motion speed or material flow rate. The proposed framework consists of three main elements: (1) a data acquisition and processing pipeline for extracting printing parameters and constructing a synthetic training dataset, (2) a real-time ML model for parameter optimization, and (3) a depth camera installed on a customized 3D-printed rotary mechanism for close-range monitoring of the printed layer.

ERDF -European Regional Development Fund(47108)

Document Type Journal article
Language Portuguese
Contributor(s) Universidade do Minho
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