Lisa Zyga of PhysOrg reports on Artists 'draw on air' to create 3D illustrations developed at Brown University:
The technique introduces two new strategies, using one hand or two hands, to give artists the tools they need for drawing different types of curves, and for viewing and editing their work. ... Drawing on Air uses drawing guidelines, force feedback, and two-handed interaction to help artists draw this type of curve more precisely. The system then transfers the 3D drawing into the computer for use in 3D modeling, design, and illustration programs.
The article goes into some detail of how this new system works. Perhaps this approach will eliminate the need for interactive table-size tablets tentatively shown by Microsoft and CAD vendors.
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