DPRG is led by Dr. Marta Malé-Alemany, Faculty Head Lecturer in Digital Production and constists of a multidisciplinary team of architects, industrial design engineers, mechanical engineers, experts in mechatronics & robotics and IT. Research focuses on material and production-driven processes and is carried out by the team at the Robot Studio with an intensive, ‘learning-by-doing’ culture and with valuable contributions from students and teachers from various educational backgrounds (Engineering, Built Environment, Technical Informatics and more). DPRG research is supported by the Robot Studio technical partners and endorsed by a wide network of public and private project partners.
Many DPRG projects deal with new applications for circular materials, such as waste and residual wood, recycled plastics and hi-tech degraded carbon sails. Projects investigate design and production opportunities which - once upscaled and implemented - can make a real contribution for circular transitions. The DPRG designs and produces tangible 1:1 scale prototypes and/or installations using these materials. These ‘conversation pieces’ can be used as catalysts and demonstrators, to align research outcomes with stakeholders (industry, residents and municipalities).
For an overview of the projects, you can visit this page: Projects and partners DPRG - AUAS (amsterdamuas.com)