FlexM: A Flexible Design Construction Toy

FlexM is a flexible physical interface for manipulating and building 3D geometry. The control of modeling with the computer is in the designer’s hands using the FlexM components of hubs and struts. Instead of using the standard mouse interface, the designer builds the model with the FlexM hubs and struts. With the flexible joints on the hubs, the user can sculpt models that transform into a dynamic form. The hubs transmit parametric information to the computer, where the model is rendered on the screen in real time. This allows the designer to create complex forms with the ease of a toy.