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Situated Modeling: A Shape-Stamping Interface with Tangible Primitives

  • Manfred Lau*
  • , Masaki Hirose
  • , Akira Ohgawara
  • , Jun Mitani
  • , Takeo Igarashi
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Existing 3D sketching methods typically allow the user to draw in empty space which is imprecise and lacks tactile feedback. We introduce a shape-stamping interface where users can model with tangible 3D primitive shapes. Each of these shapes represents a copy or a fragment of the construction material. Instead of modeling in empty space, these shapes allow us to use the real-world environment and other existing objects as a tangible guide during 3D modeling. We call this approach Situated Modeling: users can create new real-sized 3D objects directly in 3D space while using the nearby existing objects as the ultimate reference. We also describe a two-handed shape-stamping technique for stamping with tactile feedback. We show a variety of doit-yourself furniture and household products designed with our system, and perform a user study to compare our method with a related AR-based modeling system.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction
Pages275-282
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI 2012) - Queen’s Human Media Lab, Kingston, Canada
Duration: 19 Feb 201222 Feb 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction, TEI

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI 2012)
PlaceCanada
CityKingston
Period19/02/1222/02/12

Research Keywords

  • 3D modeling
  • Augmented reality
  • Personal fabrication
  • Sketching interfaces

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