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Explore cutting-edge research on computational inverse design of deployable structures in this lecture by Mark Pauly from the EPFL Geometric Computing Laboratory. Discover how efficient simulation and optimization algorithms are developed to create computational design methodologies for advanced material systems and digital fabrication technology. Learn about the key ingredients of mathematical reasoning, geometric abstractions, and powerful numerical methods used in solving challenging inverse problems for structures that can transition between multiple geometric states. Examine various design studies showcasing the interplay of geometry, computation, and digital fabrication technologies in discovering new material systems with superior functional performance. Gain insights into potential applications of these innovative systems in industrial and consumer products, soft robotics, medical devices, and architecture.
