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MIT’s computer fabrication group tackles problems in digital manufacturing and computer graphics. The group develops new technology that brings changes to people’s lifestyles. One of their recent projects that intrigues me is the computer-aided knitting technology. “InverseKnit” is a system where automating knitted garments is made possible. It was created by a PhD student Alexandre Kaspar and his colleges. With a photo of knitted patterns, the system is able to translate the information into instructions to the machine, which makes the clothing following the instructions. This technology allows designers to create and actualize designs efficiently.
Technologies like 3D knitting that visualizes the designer’s ideas efficiently can greatly assist the productivity of the design process, and i think that it would have greater potential in the future.
Here is a link for more information: https://www.csail.mit.edu/news/computer-aided-knitting