Hardware Podcasts

163. Creating 3D Objects With AI

The Next Byte Podcast · 27 Feb 2024 · 25m

What this episode covers

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss 'AnythingXYZ', an AI tool by Poly Spectra that generates 3D CAD models from text prompts. They explore the technical challenges of training AI on scarce CAD data and the decision to use the open-source Python library Build123D as an intermediate language. The hosts share their user experience, noting the tool's current limitations with complex geometry but highlighting its potential to democratize CAD design for non-experts.

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Companies
Poly Spectra, OpenAI, Tesla, Wevolver
Products
AnythingXYZ
Tools
Build123D, SolidWorks

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