Malcolm's house at Oyster Cove

Friday, September 15, 2006

My invention


My invention, the "rocksolver" (see www.intresto.com.au), uses a computer to fit together irregular polyhedra, each of which approximates the shape of a rock used to build a wall. When the computer finds a rock to fit into the wall it outputs instructions to the builder as to the rock's position and orientation. The 3D shape of the rocks can be acquired by using a laser scanner or by digital photgraphy.
Have a look at www.intresto.com.au (formerly www.rocksolver.com) for more information.