Interesting Engineering

New open-source tool helps engineers create gradient 3D-printed designs

Charles Wade, a PhD student in computer science at the University of Colorado Boulder, has developed OpenVCAD, a design ...
Tech Xplore

Open-source software allows for efficient 3D printing with multiple materials

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...

An Introduction to Shape-from-Shading 3D Reconstruction

Shape-from-shading (SFS) is a computer vision technique that draws upon light and shadow patterns to reconstruct an object's ...
Popular Mechanics

The Best 3D Printers for Beginners and Enthusiasts

Once the stuff of science fiction, 3D printers are now mainstream tools for creation and innovation. These devices, which transform digital blueprints into physical objects, have dramatically evolved ...
Hackaday

Removing Infill To Make 3D Printed Parts Much Stronger

When it comes to FDM 3D prints and making them stronger, most of the focus is on the outer walls and factors like their layer adhesion. However, paying some attention to the often-ignored insides ...
IEEE

Exploring Large Language Model-Driven Agents for Environment-Aware Spatial Interactions and Conversations in Virtual Reality Role-Play Scenarios

Abstract: Recent research has begun adopting Large Language Model (LLM) agents to enhance Virtual Reality (VR) interactions, creating immersive chatbot experiences. However, while current studies ...