COSC 89.18 Computational Methods for Physical Systems
The Physical Computing course introduces students to mathematical concepts and algorithmic techniques for developing computational approaches to simulate, optimize, design, and control various physical systems. Course topics cover fundamental numerical approaches for modeling and simulating rigid body, soft body, and cloth, as well as design and optimization algorithms for drones and soft robots. The materials will be illustrated using examples and applications from physics-based animation, robot design, fashion design, and 3D printing.