ClayTools Systems for Rhinoceros® Software

The ClayTools system for Rhino enables designers to use their sense of touch to rapidly create organic shapes and add sculptural details, handcrafted modifications, complex blends, and embossed textures to existing Rhino NURBS models.

The system uses a virtual clay metaphor that removes the constraints of technical modeling,
and offers unparalleled speed and creative expression. The system includes the PHANTOM® OmniT device - a true 3D interface with force feedback. Users work faster than ever before because they use their sense of touch to model virtual clay just like real clay.

Benefits:

Best of both worlds - use existing Rhino models to create new designs that are more organic and sculpturally detailed than NURBS-only models
Speed - fast, unconstrained modeling
Design flexibility - create models that capture your artistic intent
Leverage the digital domain - create multiple versions, duplicate handcrafted modifications, and create and use a library of parts

The ClayTools for Rhino system includes:
- ClayTools virtual clay modelling application
- PHANTOM OmniT device

The ClayTools system is complimentary to Rhino software. Designers can create models using their favourite tools in Rhino, and then import their models into the ClayTools system. Imported Rhino models can be used as reference or converted to virtual clay--either in total or selected parts. Using the PHANTOM OmniT device, designers can feel the virtual clay to quickly create organic shapes and smudge, smooth, carve, and tug to add details, blends, and textures that are challenging to achieve with traditional modelling tools. Models can be output to RP and used for casting, or imported back into Rhino to be finished and exported for rendering, RP, or CAD/CAM.

PHANTOM® OmniT

The PHANTOM® OmniT model is the most cost-effective haptic device available today. Portable design, compact footprint, and IEEE-1394 FireWire® port interface ensure quick installation and ease-of-use.Saves Time and Reduces Discomfort.

Highlighted Features

CE certified

Six degree-of-freedom positional sensing

Portable design and compact footprint for workplace flexibility

Comfortable molded-rubber stylus with textured paint for long term use and secure grip

Removable stylus for end-user customization

Two integrated momentary switches on the stylus for ease-of-use, and end-user customization

Wrist rest to maximize user comfort

Compact workspace for ease-of-use

Constructed of metal components and injection-molded plastics

Stylus-docking inkwell for automatic workspace calibration

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