Alexander Htet Kyaw

• Master's Student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In recent years, the utilization of Augmented-Reality (AR) within the construction industry has increased. However, high-precision applications such as glulam beam fabrication require tolerances of less than 2 mm, which is smaller than what current AR workflows can offer. This research investigates the use of QR-Code Markers on glulam beams to enco...

The research addresses the difficulties of designing with a non-standard and structurally dynamic material, such as bamboo, by using mixed reality (MR) as a virtual and collaborative design environment with integrated material physics simulations. This paper describes the development of a workflow that integrates (1) a reconfigurable modular bamboo...

Mixed Reality (MR) platforms enable users to interact with three-dimensional holographic instructions during the assembly and fabrication of highly custom and parametric architectural constructions without the necessity of two-dimensional drawings. Previous MR fabrication projects have primarily relied on digital menus and custom buttons as the int...

This research presents an innovative approach that integrated gesture recognition into a Mixed Reality (MR) interface for human–machine collaboration in the quality control, fabrication, and assembly of the Unlog Tower . MR platforms enable users to interact with three-dimensional holographic instructions during the assembly and fabrication of high...

The architecture and construction industries have been developing methods to integrate Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) workflows into the building industry for 1-to-1 scale design, visualization, and paperless fabrication. While these AR workflows have been primarily focused on mono-material assemblies, this paper investigates the pot...

3D generative AI enables rapid and accessible creation of 3D models from text or image inputs. However, translating these outputs into physical objects remains a challenge due to the constraints in the physical world. Recent studies have focused on improving the capabilities of 3D generative AI to produce fabricable outputs, with 3D printing as the...

Recent advancements in Augmented Reality (AR) have demonstrated applications in architecture, design, and fabrication. Compared to conventional 2D construction drawings, AR can be used to superimpose contextual instructions, display 3D spatial information and enable on-site engagement. Despite the potential of AR, the widespread adoption of the tec...

Mixed Reality (MR) platforms enable users to interact with three-dimensional holographic instructions during the assembly and fabrication of highly custom and parametric architectural constructions without the necessity of two-dimensional drawings. Previous MR fabrication projects have primarily relied on digital menus and custom buttons as the int...

We present a system that transforms speech into physical objects by combining 3D generative Artificial Intelligence with robotic assembly. The system leverages natural language input to make design and manufacturing more accessible, enabling individuals without expertise in 3D modeling or robotic programming to create physical objects. We propose u...