Rugbot

Overview

Rugbot is a technical paper exploring the design and construction of a robotic system capable of tying Turkish knots — the foundational double-loop knot used in traditional hand-knotted rug weaving. The paper covers the mechanical design, motion planning, and knot-tying sequence required to automate a craft that has been done entirely by hand for centuries. It bridges robotics, textile engineering, and traditional craft in a way that is both practically grounded and original.