Dynablock: Dynamic 3D Printing for Instant and Reconstructable Shape Formation
summary
System assembles graspable 3D objects in seconds by stacking 3,000 9 mm blocks on a 24 x 16 pin-based shape display; each block embeds a spherical magnet that freely orients for omni-directional horizontal latching while a weaker backward magnet enables vertical release so overhangs survive. Prototype pipeline converts STL to block layout, pushes a whole layer in parallel, and yields quick assembly and manual disassembly. Works as proof of concept but is open-loop (pin-position and handling errors), has coarse resolution and limited stability, and requires manual push-down or future automation and consolidation (e.g., soluble glue).
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction to Dynabook
- 2:35Related work and motivation
- 5:17System design and principles
- 7:46Prototype implementation
- 11:00Limitations and future work
- 14:03Q&A session
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