Spider printed at room temperature using the metallic gel, and assembled and solidified into its final 3D shape via 4D printing. (Image by Michael Dickey, North Carolina State University).

Image Credits: Rooms.xyz The idea for Rooms was inspired by a combination of factors, explains co-founder Jason Toff — namely, that 3D model creation today was far too difficult.

Google Street View eat your heart out: An MIT-built quadrocopter uses Microsoft Kinect, and some smart odometry algorithms, to fly around a room and spit out a 3D map of the environment.

Methylcellulose is also added, to bulk up the mixture. The resulting viscous gel can be extruded from the nozzle of an ordinary 3D printer at room temperature, building an item up one layer at a time.

The new Fitting Room provides experiential moments for customers with innovative 3D animations, friendly educational content, and style preferences that result in a personalized selection of products.

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So, if you want to dive into the world of 3D printing and get one, check out our list of the best 3D printers in 2024, with options starting at less than $250.