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Research — 'Print-in-Place' Articulable 3D Prints and 3D Virtual Animation Rigs

My research, titled "Interconnected Design Methodology of 'Print-in-Place' Articulable 3D Prints and 3D Virtual Animation Rigs", introduces an interdisciplinary process for implementing 3D digital content across engineered rapid prototyping, digital animation, and stop motion technologies. The project particularly focuses on making 'Print-in-Place' designs, which are products that come off of a 3D printer FULLY ASSEMBLED without any extra effort.

I presented this project at various international research conferences, including the 2022 Harvard National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) and the 2022 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) among internationally respected undergraduate researchers.

Video demonstration of the design methodology and process of this research

Technical drawing of the puppet's moving parts and joints

Technical drawing of the puppet's moving parts and joints

Iterations of 3D-printed designs lined up

Iterations of 3D-printed designs lined up

High quality 3D print (produced in ABS on a Stratasys F900)

High quality 3D print (produced in ABS on a Stratasys F900)

Animation rig in Maya

Animation rig in Maya

Poster presentation format

Poster presentation format