Researchers at MIT have introduced a new technique for artists that could revolutionise the way animated characters are brought to life in movies and games. The technique is based on barycentric coordinates, a mathematical function that defines how 2D and 3D shapes can move and bend. This is a significant advance on existing techniques which…
MIT had a remarkable year in 2023, achieving progress on several fronts from scientific discoveries to spearheading community initiatives. Among the notable events were the inauguration of MIT President Sally Kornbluth, the Commencement address by Mark Rober, and Professor Moungi Bawendi receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on quantum dots.
The institution made…
MIT researchers have developed a new method to improve the control animators have over their animated characters. The technique involves the use of a mathematical function called Barycentric coordinates, that defines how both 2D and 3D elements can be manipulated in space. Unlike other techniques, this allows for more flexibility and leeway for creatives.
An important…
MIT had a groundbreaking year in 2023 with several remarkable achievements, from President Sally Kornbluth’s inauguration, Mark Rober’s inspirational Commencement address to Professor Moungi Bawendi clinching the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The year saw MIT researchers making crucial contributions in areas of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, clean energy solutions, and medical diagnosis tools. Besides, promoting the…
Researchers at MIT have developed a technique which provides an updated approach to creating animations and could deliver more control to artists. The technique uses mathematical functions known as barycentric coordinates, which dictate how 2D and 3D shapes interact with space, introducing possibilities for curvature and movement. Current techniques tend to offer limited flexibility, generally…
In 2023, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) experienced several notable moments and discoveries that gained global attention. From the inauguration of President Sally Kornbluth to Professor Moungi Bawendi's Nobel Prize in Chemistry win, the university was bustling with activity.
Research and Academic Activities: Among their many accomplishments this year, MIT researchers notably detected a star…
A team of researchers from MIT has introduced a new technique that allows artists of animated movies and video games to have greater control over the movement of their animations. Their method is rooted in mathematical functions called barycentric coordinates, which define how 2D and 3D shapes move, bend and stretch. This level of dynamic…
2023 was a dynamic year for MIT, marked by significant developments, including President Sally Kornbluth's inauguration and Professor Moungi Bawendi winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The institution’s researchers also achieved major advancements like detecting a dying star consuming a planet, expanding the boundaries of AI, developing clean energy approaches, creating tools for earlier cancer…