The emergence of low-cost 3D printers steers the investigation of new geometric problems
that control the quality of the fabricated object. In this paper, we present a method to reduce …

Computational manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing hold the potential for
creating objects with previously undreamed‐of combinations of functionality and physical …

We present X-shells, a new class of deployable structures formed by an ensemble of
elastically deforming beams coupled through rotational joints. An X-shell can be assembled …

Spinning tops and yo-yos have long fascinated cultures around the world with their
unexpected, graceful motions that seemingly elude gravity. We present an algorithm to …

Engineers routinely design for strength and stiffness. Steel and concrete prevent deflections
in buildings, and machines resort to rigid articulation in order to avoid deformations. But …

We present a design system for linkage-based characters, combining form and function in
an aesthetically-pleasing manner. Linkage-based character design exhibits a mix of discrete …

We propose an interactive, optimization-in-the-loop tool for designing inflatable structures.
Given a target shape, the user draws a network of seams defining desired segment …

We present a pipeline of algorithms that decomposes a given polygon model into parts such
that each part can be 3D printed with high (outer) surface quality. For this we exploit the fact …

We present a computation-driven approach to design optimization and motion synthesis for
robotic creatures that locomote using arbitrary arrangements of legs and wheels. Through …

Recent advances in 3D printing technologies bring wide range of applications from fast
prototy** to product manufacturing. However, one intrinsic limitation of 3D printing is that …