A computer scientist has created a new software that can create a design sketch of an everyday object, addressing the challenge of accurately describing shapes. A University of British Columbia ...

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A University of British Columbia computer scientist has created a new software that can create a design sketch of an everyday object, addressing the challenge of accurately describing shapes. The ...