Elevated by optimization
Elevated by optimization
Bridging the Gap Between Design and Construction Automation Seamlessly.
PROBLEM
A persistent gap exists between the outputs of conventional construction design workflows and the project data required for hardware automation.
Interoperability issues
Existing BIM-based design workflows lack seamless integration with robotic systems or DfMA platforms.
Project Data Rarely Optimized
The AEC industry has historically focused on producing traditional paper-based (PDF) construction documentation sets for developers.
Lack of Details
Projects provide an insufficient level of detail (low LOD) and often lack industry-wide standardization.
Multiple Contributors
Obtaining the current version of a project is challenging—large projects involve numerous contributors and constant revisions.
Wrong Formats
Projects are delivered in formats unsuitable for direct machine use such as construction robots, robotic arms, CNC machines, or construction 3D printers.
Lack of Expertise
Adapting a project for automation requires specialized expertise, which is typically outside the scope of work for project designers.
Let’s bridge the gap together
INPUT
Documentation and models from typical construction projects (e.g., BIM and CAD files).
Conventional design workflows that are not tailored for automation or robotics.
OUTPUT
Extracted and enriched construction data optimized for automation processing via CNC, 3D printing, or robotics (e.g., .gcode, .step, .stl, .usd, and others)
Construction design workflows tailored for seamless, up-to-date data exchange between designers and machine execution.
Tools and methods
WORKFLOW SETUP
VDC design workflow setup - finding optimal design tools and algorithms, seamless integration to existing.
Plugins and tools
Developing custom plugins and tools for Revit API, Rhino, and Grasshopper.
SIMULATION READY ASSETS
Extracting and supplementing data from construction designs and BIM models.