X-Bridge, a software developed by Sum at el. empowers novice users to craft customizable bridges capable of enhancing the deformable and physical characteristics of 3D printed objects. By constructing a bridge-like structure, it can undergo various shape alterations without the need for additional post-processing, assembly, or support prerequisites. The images below illustrate how the application of the bridge structure can influence the movement of the objects.

Design

In this project, we endeavored to replicate bridge-like objects in order to achieve the bending of the objects using Fusion 360.

Result

While the shapes resemble those presented in the paper, the bridges proved to be too weak, possibly due to excessive density. Consequently, they were unable to withstand bending. In certain edge cases, a minimal extrusion amount resulted in a weakened bridge structure.

Future Work

We may need to consider extrusion rate and printing speed for the future work so that the bridges are strong and flexible enought to enable bending.