Paula Te
ABSTRACT
In the era of personal fabrication, 3D printers are becoming widely accessible. 3D printing something from one's imagination, though, can be challenging with existing computer-aided design. TADCAD helps kids learn 3D modeling in a fun and physical way that gets them engaged and inspired to build complex creations. It recognizes simple 2D shapes and uses gestures to transform them into 3D. In the spirit of DIY culture, children learn the basics of 3D modeling by printing their own tools and building upon them. The current implementation of TADCAD is a prototype and a starting point to discuss applications of augmented reality, gestural interaction, and tangible interfaces in interaction paradigms in working, learning, and creating in the domain of 3D modeling and elsewhere.
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Index Terms
- TADCAD: a tangible and gestural 3D modeling & printing platform for building creativity
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