Çapunaman, Ö. B., Mohseni, A., Zamani, A., Walter, N., & Gürsoy, B. (2024). Conformal robotic 3D printing and post-fabrication analysis of mycelium-based composites. In Proceedings of the 2024 ROB|ARCH Conference.
Conformal Mycelium 3D Printing
This study investigates a robotic additive manufacturing framework for mycelium-based composites, introducing hybrid slicing and conformal 3D printing to produce geometrically complex architectural panels. Mycelium’s living nature causes post-fabrication deformations—primarily from water loss—leading to shape changes as the fungus colonizes its substrate. To capture this behavior, the authors employ a vision-based reconstruction system that systematically documents and quantifies geometric alterations during the cultivation process. By combining precise robotic fabrication with detailed post-fabrication analysis, the research demonstrates how biodegradable, cost-effective mycelium-based composites can be shaped more accurately for architectural use, marking a significant advancement toward sustainable, living-material building practices. Collaborators: Alale Mohseni, Alireza Zamani, Natalie Walter, Benay Gürsoy