Machine Agency
Human Centered Design and Engineering, University of Washington
Our work harnesses the precision of machines for the creativity of individuals.
We are recruiting PhD students and postdocs! Read more about getting involved with Machine Agency.
Mission Reports
two lamifold mechanisms
Lamifold
Lamifold is a workflow for making functional mechanical objects using a laser cutter.
Paper Video
CAD representation of Jubilee machine
Jubilee
Jubilee is an open-source hardware machine with automatic tool-changing and interchangeable bed plates.
Paper Video Wiki Github
Mockup of interface with language and GUI elements
Machine-o-Matic
A domain-specific language for formalizing fabrication workflows as programs.
Paper
Schematic Representation of Fabricatable Machine Modules
Fabricatable Machines
A Toolkit for Building Digital Fabrication Machines.
Paper Documentation
Various cardboard machine configurations
Cardboard Machine Kit
A framework for the rapid prototyping of rapid prototyping machines. Modular hardware, modular electronics, and modular software.
Paper Video
Popfab briefcase on a grassy field
Popfab
A portable, multi-purpose digital fabrication tool that folds into a briefcase.
Paper Video
Diagram of makerspace setup
Material Flow in Makerspaces
An initial investigation into the practices that makerspaces around the world use to keep track of their materials.
Agents
Nadya Peek
Nadya Peek
Principal Investigator
Jasper Tran O'Leary
Jasper Tran O'Leary
PhD Student
Hanna Twigg-Smith
Hannah Twigg-Smith
PhD Student
Joshua Vasquez
Joshua Vasquez
PhD Student
Field Agents