Assembly of multi-part physical structures is both a valuable end product for autonomous
robotics, as well as a valuable diagnostic task for open-ended training of embodied …

We study the problem of translating an image-based, step-by-step assembly manual created
by human designers into machine-interpretable instructions. We formulate this problem as a …

Human-designed visual manuals are crucial components in shape assembly activities. They
provide step-by-step guidance on how we should move and connect different parts in a …

Visual understanding of geometric structures with complex spatial relationships is a
fundamental component of human intelligence. As children, we learn how to reason about …

CNC manufacturing is a process that employs computer numerical control (CNC) machines
to govern the movements of various industrial tools and machinery encompassing …

Recent advancements in manufacturing have a growing demand for fast, automatic
prototyping (ie assembly and disassembly) capabilities to meet users' needs. This paper …

Lego is a well-known platform for prototyping pixelized objects. However, robotic Lego
prototyping (ie, manipulating Lego bricks) is challenging due to the tight connections and …

Structural understanding of complex visual objects is an important unsolved component of
artificial intelligence. To study this, we develop a new technique for the recently proposed …

Inferring step-wise actions to assemble 3D objects with primitive bricks from images is a
challenging task due to complex constraints and the vast number of possible combinations …

Autonomous assembly in robotics and 3D vision presents significant challenges, particularly
in ensuring assembly correctness. Presently, predominant methods such as MEPNet focus …