AlgoHex (IMAGE)

University of Bern

AlgoHex

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The "AlgoHex" project is developing algorithms for the automatic breakdown of shapes into hexahedral elements. The elastically deformable elements (bottom image) allow any shape to be modeled. This is a huge advantage over rigid "Lego models" which can only be modified in stages (top image).

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Image: © David Bommes

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