Dusty Robotics has announced the launch of its FieldPrint Platform, a BIM-to-field solution designed to keep contractors building on the same information. The FieldPrint Platform provides tools that enable GC's and trade partners to reinforce their BIM-to-field workflow by supporting the entire process from design to installation and beyond.
The FieldPrint Platform introduces a suite of software and hardware functionality, including a new second-generation layout robot, the FieldPrinter 2, which work together to create a process for the GC and trades to lay out BIM models on the deck.
"Construction is fundamentally a data-driven workflow that hinges on the right information being made available to the right person at the right time," said Tessa Lau, CEO and co-founder of Dusty Robotics. "Our new FieldPrint Platform supports the seamless flow of data from the design phase, to the field, and back to the trailer. More than just a robot, Dusty provides an integrated software+hardware solution that architects, designers, and field operators utilize to get unparalleled accuracy, communication, and efficiency."
FieldPrinter 2
The second-generation Dusty robot supports onsite performance through its compact design and extended capabilities. Upgraded features include:
- The FieldPrinter 2 navigates tight spaces and maneuvers around obstacles
- Edge Print enables printing right up to edges, columns and site features
- Shadow Print enables printing behind columns
- Full Sensor Suite enables real-time detection of edges, obstacles and other objects that may impede printing
- Curve Printing generates arcs of any radius
- Extra-wide Printhead (1-in. vs ½-in.) prints points, lines, text and curves at 300 dpi
- Weighs 23 lbs. (including the battery)
- Power Hold supports uninterrupted operation during battery replacement
- iPad Interface simplifies the learning process
Revit Plugin
The new Dusty Revit Plugin automates various manual steps needed to prepare robot-ready drawings. The Dusty plugin incorporates best practices learned from key builders and thousands of projects to get information on the floor by automatically extracting it from the coordinated BIM model.
Dusty Portal
The Dusty Portal facilitates multi-trade layout by allowing trades to combine and align their digital files in a single place. The Portal enables the design team to verify that all files utilize the same coordinate system, preview the combined files prior to printing and verify that everyone is working off the latest version. Additionally, it provides access to reports for project tracking and operator performance.
