Tangible interaction + graphical interpretation: a new approach to 3D modeling

Construction toys are a superb medium for creating geometric models. We argue that such toys, suitably instrumented or sensed, could be the inspiration for a new generation of easy-to-use, tangible modeling systems—especially if the tangible modeling is combined with graphicalinterpretation techniques for enhancing nascent models automatically. The three key technologies needed to realize this idea are embedded computation, vision-based acquisition, and graphical interpretation. We sample these technologies in the context of two novel modeling systems: physical building blocks that self-describe, interpret, and decorate the structures into which they are assembled; and a system for scanning, interpreting, and animating clay figures. Proceedings of SIGGRAPH 2000 This work may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part for any commercial purpose. Permission to copy in whole or in part without payment of fee is granted for nonprofit educational and research purposes provided tha...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: SIGGRAPH
• Authors: David B. Anderson, James L. Frankel, Joe Marks, Aseem Agarwala, Paul A. Beardsley, Jessica K. Hodgins, Darren Leigh, Kathy Ryall, Eddie Sullivan, Jonathan S. Yedidia
• Keywords: Computer Graphics, Electric Research Laboratories, Mitsubishi Electric Research, SIGGRAPH 2000, Tangible Modeling