MIT's InstructMesh lets users repair and fabricate AI-generated 3D models
MIT researchers released InstructMesh, a tool that generates designs for everyday objects and lets users repair AI-generated 3D models before fabrication. The system is designed to be easy to edit and use for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
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