SBIR Phase I: Development of ModelGlove - A Virtual Clay Modeling System Using Force/Position Sensor

这个小企业创新研究（SBIR）第一阶段项目将开发一个交互式NURBS建模系统，使用力/位置敏感手套，模仿真实的时间建模对象使用粘土或类似材料的过程。 该系统将允许设计师以非常自然和直观的方式使用他们的艺术才能来概念化，建模和修改产品。 第一阶段的工作将涉及四个目标：1）它将开发一个设计框架，用于捕获人手在雕刻任务中施加的力和运动; 2）它将开发一种方法，用于在虚拟模型上传输和/或综合模拟力和运动的模式; 3）提出一个直观的用户界面和交互系统，使设计任务既实用，又容易和愉快; 4）该系统将通过一个中立的文件交换系统与商业CAD系统和快速原型系统接口，使其成为一个无处不在的CAD外围系统。研究工作将影响设计、人的因素和人机工程学的最新水平，为学生提供学习CAD基础知识和机械工程师设计和建模产品的教育机会。 未来通过第一阶段研究开发的软件和硬件基础设施将为商业系统带来革命性的产品设计和制造过程。

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will develop an interactive NURBS modeling system using a force/position sensitive glove that mimics in real time the process of modeling objects using a clay or similar materials. The system will allow designers to use their artistic talents for conceptualizing, modeling and modifying products, in a very natural and intuitive manner. The Phase I work will address four objectives: 1) it will develop a design framework for capturing force and motion applied by the human hand during sculpting tasks; 2) it will develop a methodology to transmit and/or synthetically simulate the patterns of force and motion on a virtual model; 3) an intuitive user interface and interaction system will be proposed to make the task of design both practical, easy and pleasurable; and 4) the system will interface with commercial CAD systems and Rapid Prototyping systems, through a neutral file exchange system, making this into a ubiquitous CAD peripheral system.The research effort will impact in the state of art in design, human factors and ergonomics, education opportunities for students learning CAD fundamentals and mechanical engineers designing and modeling products. Future leveraging of the software and hardware infrastructure developed through this Phase I research for a commercial system will revolutionize the process of product design and manufacturing.