Robotic systems for advanced additive manufacturing

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the way we layout and manufacture products.  The inception of complicated geometries immediately from virtual models gives more freedom and flexibility.  However, AM systems have boundaries in terms of building volume, space, and the capability to manufacture multi-material and multi-practical items. A mixture of robotics and AM has emerged as a promising solution. The robotic tool of AM expands its capabilities via the growing toolpath strategies and robotic trajectories, paving the way for the advent of large, more complicated, and functionally included factors. This review paper explores the current-day robotic structures of AM, outlining advantages and challenges, and highlighting studies’ achievements.