We propose a novel framework for the computational design of tensegrity structures, which are constructions made of struts and cables, held rigid by continuous tension between the elements. Tensegrities are known to be difficult to design-existing design methods are often restricted to using symmetric or templated configurations, limiting the design space to simple constructions. We introduce an algorithm to automatically create free-form stable tensegrity designs that satisfy both fabrication and geometric constraints, and faithfully approximate input geometric shapes. Our approach sidesteps the usual force-based approach in favor of a geometric optimization on the positions of the elements. Equipped with this formulation, we provide a design framework to explore the highly constrained space of tensegrity structures. We validate our method with simulations and real-world constructions.
Position-based tensegrity design / N. Pietroni, M. Tarini, A. Vaxman, D. Panozzo, P. Cignoni. - In: ACM TRANSACTIONS ON GRAPHICS. - ISSN 0730-0301. - 36:6(2017 Nov 20), pp. a172.1-a172.14. (Intervento presentato al 10. convegno ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia : November, 27th-30th tenutosi a Bangkok (THAI) nel 2017) [10.1145/3130800.3130809].
Position-based tensegrity design
M. TariniSecondo
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2017
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We propose a novel framework for the computational design of tensegrity structures, which are constructions made of struts and cables, held rigid by continuous tension between the elements. Tensegrities are known to be difficult to design-existing design methods are often restricted to using symmetric or templated configurations, limiting the design space to simple constructions. We introduce an algorithm to automatically create free-form stable tensegrity designs that satisfy both fabrication and geometric constraints, and faithfully approximate input geometric shapes. Our approach sidesteps the usual force-based approach in favor of a geometric optimization on the positions of the elements. Equipped with this formulation, we provide a design framework to explore the highly constrained space of tensegrity structures. We validate our method with simulations and real-world constructions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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