Andrew Mancuso, preservation officer at Kelvin Smith Library, used a process called photogrammetry to create 3D models of historical Cleveland graffiti near Doan Brook. He brought the models to think[box] to 3D print the models out for a hands-on element to include in his research presentation.

Alex Blake designed and built this custom longboard from scratch. He modeled the boards with SolidWorks before machining the mold with the shopbot to achieve curved surfaces.  Laminated bamboo and fiberglass was pressed the deck into the molds to achieve a smooth organic shape. Grip tape cut into custom shapes on the laser cutter finished the deck.

Intubot is a novel robotic intubation device that deploys an endotracheal tube between a patient’s vocal cords to protect and ventilate the lungs during a respiratory failure or distress. Intubation is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide in emergency departments but requires a high level of skill. Doctors will also experience difficulties during the procedure such as short necks, arthritic spines, etc. These issues motivated Ph.D. student Xiangyi Cheng to design a device that facilitated the procedure. The automation of this complicated procedure signifies another step towards improving medical practices by obtaining higher accuracy and efficiency. 

The Perceiving Arts Through Sculpture (PATS) program helps visually impaired people interact with art and illustration. Leslie Humez, a sculptor, works with other artists to create these representations of 2D illustrations in sculpture in her studio and 3D printed prototype models at think[box]. PATS not only opens up museums to people who are visually impaired but also improves the experiences of sighted people with hands-on, interactive exhibits.