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Printflatables: Printing Human-Scale, Functional and Dynamic Inflatable Objects

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Talkat CHI 2017 · 2017-05-06..05-11· [embedded-and-hardware]

speakers

name:Harpreet Sareen
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name:Udayan Umapathi
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name:Patrick Shin
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name:Yasuaki Kakehi
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name:Jifei Ou
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name:Hiroshi Ishii
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name:Pattie Maes
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resources

video:https://youtu.be/hxizN5jPYUw
slides:none on file

summary

Printflatables converts a 3D model into 2D patterns, then a custom machine folds and heat-seals inextensible thermoplastic fabric using a pincher and XY gantry to embed mountain actuator folds that drive shape on inflation. Software ( Rhino/Grasshopper + Kangaroo ) simulates inflation and emits G‑code. Results include a human‑weight‑bearing chair, couches, wearable airbags; single/two/three‑mountain actuators hold up to 15 kg, a modular panel weighs 250 g and carries 3–4 kg. Current limits: excess fabric removal and mostly unidirectional folding.

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chapters (8)

  1. 0:00Introduction to Printflatables
  2. 1:07Research question and inspiration
  3. 4:50Fabrication process overview
  4. 7:22Mountain actuator details
  5. 9:07Design and simulation software
  6. 10:55Examples of inflatable objects
  7. 13:24Summary and future directions
  8. 13:53Q&A session

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