Remanufacturing of Turbine Blades by Laser Direct Deposition with Its Energy and Environmental Impact Analysis

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Laser direct deposition provides an attractive and cost effective means for repairing or remanufacturing high value engineering components. This study demonstrates the successful repair of defective voids in turbine airfoils based on a new semi-automated...

HexaMorph: A Reconfigurable and Foldable Hexapod Robot Inspired by Origami

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Origami affords the creation of diverse 3D objects through explicit folding processes from 2D sheets of material. Originally as a paper craft from 17th century AD, origami designs reveal the rudimentary characteristics of sheet folding: it is lightweight,...

ChiroBot: Modular-Robotic Manipulation via Spatial Hand Gestures.

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: We introduce ChiroBot, a cyber-physical construction kit that allows users to create custom robots out of craft material, easily assemble the robots using joint modules and control them using hand gestures. These hand-crafted robots are assembled using our...

PuppetX: A Framework for Gestural Interactions With User Constructed Playthings

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: We present PuppetX, a framework for both constructing playthings and playing with them using spatial body and hand gestures. This framework allows users to construct various playthings similar to puppets with modular components representing basic geometric...

Tracing and Sketching Performance using Blunt-tipped Styli on Direct-Touch Tablets

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Direct-touch tablets are quickly replacing traditional pen-and-paper tools in many applications, but not in case of the designer’s sketchbook. In this paper, we explore the tradeoffs inherent in replacing such paper sketchbooks with digital...