Position correcting tools from M.I.T.

[sshire]

More amazing things from M.I.T.

http://groups.csail.mit.edu/graphics/positioncorrectingtools/

Enjoy
Stan

[derekwarner]

I agree amazing technology ....but a pity the craftsperson didn't have an open ended spanner to tighten the collet chuck  ....Derek

[BillTodd]

Interesting idea that

Imagine extending it slightly

 i.e. mount the  Position Correcting router on a  X-Y transport  i.e. something  cheap low resolution (perhaps using cheap geared dc motors ) that's just good enough to track the target circle   

The transport would not have to be accurately square or even straight . It could even be as simple as a couple of pairs of cables dragging the Position Correcting router around on the work piece.

Bill

[Tin Falcon]

interesting. in some ways I like the Idea in other ways I do not it takes away the need and desire for humans to gain skill.

I do understand it allows for a lower paid semi skilled worker to do more accurate work. 
Part of me wishes I had the opportunity to be the MIT student and invent it.
Tin

[Bearcar1]

....................... it takes away the need and desire for humans to gain skill.

................... it allows for a lower paid semi skilled worker to do more accurate work. 
 
Tin

EXACTLY! Yet another excuse for the manufacturers in this country to abandon those that do have the knowledge base and the talent sets in favor of workers that only know how to pick it up, put it on the pins, and push the green button. Completely oblivious to anything else. The same goes for all of the skilled trades and jobs in this country. If companies could get the job done for free, that would be their ultimate achievement. 100% profit.


I apologize for the rant but it's the truth  .


BC1
Jim

[AussieJimG]

I hear echoes from the past of people lamenting the loss of hand chipping skills when planing machines became available.

Jim