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MIT tool visualizes and edits “physically impossible” objects
August 11, 2025
By visualizing Escher-like optical illusions in 2.5 dimensions, the “Meschers” tool could help scientists understand physics-defying shapes and spark new designs.
A flexible solution to help artists improve animation
January 3, 2024
This new method draws on 200-year-old geometric foundations to give artists control over the appearance of animated characters.
With a new, user-friendly interface, researchers can quickly design many cellular metamaterial structures that have unique mechanical properties.