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Chao, Q. (author), Yu, J (author), Dai, C. (author), Xu, T (author), Zhang, L. (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Jin, X. (author)We present a general solution for steering microrobotic<br/>swarm by dynamic actuating fields. In our approach, the<br/>motion of micro-robots is controlled by changing the actuating<br/>direction of a field applied to them. The time-series sequence<br/>of actuating field’s directions can be computed automatically.<br/>Given a target position in...conference paper 2016
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Kwok, T.H. (author), Wan, W. (author), Pan, J. (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Yuan, J. (author), Harada, K (author), Chen, Y. (author)We present a novel method for caging grasps in this paper by stretching ropes on the surface of a 3D object. Both topology and shape of a model to be grasped has been<br/>considered in our approach. Our algorithm can guarantee generating local minimal rings on every topological branches of a given model with the help of a Reeb graph. Cages and...conference paper 2016
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Wang, Weiming (author), Li, Baojun (author), Qian, Sicheng (author), Liu, Yong-Jin (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Liu, Ligang (author), Yin, Baocai (author), Liu, Xiuping (author)Recently, 3D printing has become a powerful tool for personal fabrication. However, the price of some materials is still high which limits its applications in home users. To optimize the volume of the model, while not largely affecting the strength of the objects, researchers propose algorithms to divide the model with different kinds of...journal article 2017
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Yu, Minjing (author), Liu, Yong-Jin (author), Wang, C.C. (author)Self-reconfigurable modular robots (SRRobot) that can change their shape and function in different environments according to different tasks have caught a lot of attention recently. Most existing prototypes use professional electronic components with relatively expensive cost and high barrier of fabrication. In this paper, we present a low-cost...conference paper 2017
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Wang, Weiming (author), Liu, Yong-Jin (author), Wu, J. (author), Tian, Shengjing (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Liu, Ligang (author), Liu, Xiuping (author)Offsetting-based hollowing is a solid modeling operation widely used in 3D printing, which can change the model's physical properties and reduce the weight by generating voids inside a model. However, a hollowing operation can lead to additional supporting structures for fabrication in interior voids, which cannot be removed. As a consequence...journal article 2018
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Yi, Ran (author), Wu, Chenming (author), Liu, Yong-Jin (author), He, Ying (author), Wang, C.C. (author)This paper presents a 3-D printing system that uses a low-cost off-the-shelf consumer projector to fabricate large models. Compared with traditional digital light processing (DLP) 3-D printers using a single vertical carriage, the platform of our DLP 3-D printer using delta mechanism can also move horizontally in the plane. We show that this...journal article 2018
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Liu, Xiuping (author), Lin, Liping (author), Wu, J. (author), Wang, W. (author), Yin, Baocai (author), Wang, C.C. (author)Wireframe models are becoming a popular option in 3D printing. Generating sparse wireframe models using classic mesh simplification methods leads to models that require a lot of support structures in the layer-upon-layer additive process. In this paper we present a mesh simplification method that takes into account the overhang angle....journal article 2018
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Dai, C. (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Wu, Chenming (author), Lefebre, Sylvain (author), Fang, G. (author), Liu, Yong-Jin (author)This paper presents a new method to fabricate 3D models on a robotic printing system equipped with multi-axis motion. Materials are accumulated inside the volume along curved tool-paths so that the need of supporting structures can be tremendously reduced - if not completely abandoned - on all models. Our strategy to tackle the challenge of...journal article 2018
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Xian, Chuhua (author), Jin, Shuo (author), Wang, C.C. (author)Handle-driven image warping based on linear blending is widely used in many applications because of its merits on intuitiveness, efficiency, and ease of implementation. In this paper, we develop a method to compute high-quality weights within a closed domain for image warping. The property of C<sub>2</sub> continuity in weights is guaranteed...journal article 2018
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Liu, Jikai (author), Gaynor, Andrew T. (author), Chen, Shikui (author), Kang, Zhan (author), Suresh, Krishnan (author), Takezawa, Akihiro (author), Li, Lei (author), Kato, Junji (author), Tang, Jinyuan (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Cheng, Lin (author), Liang, Xuan (author), To, Albert. C. (author)Manufacturing-oriented topology optimization has been extensively studied the past two decades, in particular for the conventional manufacturing methods, for example, machining and injection molding or casting. Both design and manufacturing engineers have benefited from these efforts because of the close-to-optimal and friendly-to-manufacture...journal article 2018
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Scharff, R.B.N. (author), Doornbusch, Rens M. (author), Doubrovski, E.L. (author), Wu, J. (author), Geraedts, Jo M.P. (author), Wang, C.C. (author)Actuators using soft materials feature a large number of degrees of freedom. This tremendous flexibility allows a soft actuator to passively adapt its shape to the objects under interaction. In this paper, we propose a novel proprioception method for soft actuators during real-time interaction with previously unknown objects. First, we design...journal article 2019
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Wang, W. (author), Munro, D.P. (author), Wang, C.C. (author), van Keulen, A. (author), Wu, J. (author)The design of optimal structures and the planning of (additive manufacturing) fabrication sequences have been considered typically as two separate tasks that are performed consecutively. In the light of recent advances in robot-assisted (wire-arc) additive manufacturing which enable addition of material along curved surfaces, we present a...journal article 2019
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Kuipers, T. (author), Wu, J. (author), Wang, C.C. (author)The fabrication flexibility of 3D printing has sparked a lot of interest in designing structures with spatially graded material properties. In this paper, we propose a new type of density graded structure that is particularly designed for 3D printing systems based on filament extrusion. In order to ensure high-quality fabrication results,...journal article 2019
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Hou, T. (author), Xu, J. (author), Elkhuizen, W.S. (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Jiang, Jiehui (author), Geraedts, Jo M.P. (author), Song, Y. (author)2D coil design limits the use of wireless power transfer (WPT) in many products with freeform outer shapes. In this paper, enabled by 3D printed electronics, we propose a systematic approach to design and fabricate 3D coils for WPT. Based on the circular spiral and rectangular spiral patterns, 3D receiver and transmitter coils can be...journal article 2019
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Wei, Mingqiang (author), Tian, Yang (author), Pang, Wai-Man (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Pang, Ming-Yong (author), Wang, Jun (author), Qin, Jin (author), Heng, Pheng-Ann (author)Bas-relief is characterized by its unique presentation of intrinsic shape properties and/or detailed appearance using materials raised up in different degrees above a background. However, many bas-relief modeling methods could not manipulate scene details well. We propose a simple and effective solution for two kinds of bas-relief modeling (i...journal article 2019
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Dai, C. (author), Lefebvre, Sylvain (author), Yu, Kai Ming (author), Geraedts, Jo M.P. (author), Wang, C.C. (author)We present a method for effectively planning the motion trajectory of robots in manufacturing tasks, the tool paths of which are usually complex and have a large number of discrete time constraints as waypoints. Kinematic redundancy also exists in these robotic systems. The jerk of motion is optimized in our trajectory planning method at the...journal article 2020
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Fang, G. (author), Zhang, Tianyu (author), Zhong, Sikai (author), Chen, Xiangjia (author), Zhong, Zichun (author), Wang, C.C. (author)The anisotropy of mechanical strength on a 3D printed model can be controlled in a multi-axis 3D printing system as materials can be accumulated along dynamically varied directions. In this paper, we present a new computational framework to generate specially designed layers and toolpaths of multi-axis 3D printing for strengthening a model by...journal article 2020
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Rossing, Lars (author), Scharff, R.B.N. (author), Chömpff, Bryan (author), Wang, C.C. (author), Doubrovski, E.L. (author)Silicones have desirable properties such as skin-safety, high temperature-resistance, and flexibility. Many applications require the presence of a hard body connected to the silicone. Traditionally, it has been difficult to create strong bonding between silicones and hard materials. In this study, a technique is presented to control the...journal article 2020
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Kuipers, T. (author), Doubrovski, E.L. (author), Wu, J. (author), Wang, C.C. (author)3D printing techniques such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) have enabled the fabrication of complex geometry quickly and cheaply. Objects are produced by filling (a portion of) the 2D polygons of consecutive layers with contour-parallel extrusion toolpaths. Uniform width toolpaths consisting of inward offsets from the outline polygons...journal article 2020
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Liu, Z. (author), Han, Xingjian (author), Zhang, Yuchen (author), Chen, Xiangjia (author), Lai, Y. (author), Doubrovski, E.L. (author), Whiting, Emily (author), Wang, C.C. (author)In this paper, we present a new computational pipeline for designing and fabricating 4D garments as knitwear that considers comfort during body movement. This is achieved by careful control of elasticity distribution to reduce uncomfortable pressure and unwanted sliding caused by body motion. We exploit the ability to knit patterns in...journal article 2021
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