Using Sketches and Retrieval to Create LEGO Models
Tiago Santos, Alfredo Ferreira, Filipe Dias, Manuel J. Fonseca
Sketch Based Interfaces and Modeling, 2008, pp. 89--96.
Abstract: In this paper we describe a system to create LEGO models using sketches. Although there are a few applications to create LEGO models, they are difficult to use, mainly due to the searching and manipulation mechanisms that they (do not) offer. Here, we propose a sketch based approach, where users can easily insert parts, by specifying their dimensions through sketches and the system suggests a list of possible parts. To help with the modeling and the manipulation we also developed a constraint based mechanism, which keeps parts connected, performs snapto- grid and detects collisions. Experimental tests with users revealed that our approach is easier and faster to use than a conventional application, such as LeoCAD.
Article URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.2312/SBM/SBM08/089-096
BibTeX format:
@inproceedings{Santos:2008:USA,
  author = {Tiago Santos and Alfredo Ferreira and Filipe Dias and Manuel J. Fonseca},
  title = {Using Sketches and Retrieval to Create LEGO Models},
  booktitle = {Sketch Based Interfaces and Modeling},
  pages = {89--96},
  year = {2008},
}
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