Abstract: A system and method for 3D design includes defining a three-dimensional virtual interaction space visualized with a 3D camera system operable to generate three-dimensional coordinate data corresponding to physical objects within the interaction space. A physical gesture of the user within the interaction space is interpreted according to pre-determined rules, the physical gesture including a movement of a physical object. A virtual shape is generated or manipulated in response to the interpretation of the physical gesture, the virtual shape residing virtually within the interaction space. A representation of the virtual 3D shape is interactively displayed during the physical gesture.

Abstract: A virtual interaction system includes a haptic feedback apparatus, a depth camera and a processing circuit. The haptic feedback apparatus includes an solenoid mount supporting a plurality of solenoids, a plurality of hand mounts, and a controller. The solenoid mount is configured to be mounted onto a human arm. The plurality of hand mounts are configured to be mounted onto a plurality of positions on a human hand. Each of the plurality the hand mounts includes at least one contact element. Each contact element is controllably moveable by a corresponding solenoid. The controller is configured to receive an input signal, and generate, based on the input signal, a plurality of solenoid control signals.