Routing Reconfigurations

Each string threaded through a collection of units forms a unique target shape when pulled taut.

We propose an approach to reconfiguration: routing string through a collection of geometric units so that pulling on different strings or groups of strings automatically (re-)arranges the units into distinct target configurations. We provide several strategies for smooth reconfiguration, including computing minimum-turn routings and optimizing the geometry of the units to reduce resistive force.

Citation

@inproceedings{lin2024routing,
  title={Routing Reconfigurations},
  author={Lin, Rebecca and Yan, Wenzhong and Mehta, Ankur and Demaine, Erik D},
  booktitle={Adjunct Proceedings of the 9th ACM Symposium on Computational Fabrication},
  pages={1--3},
  year={2024}
}