Augmented design automation: Leveraging parametric designs using large language models
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Traditional design automation enables parameterized customization but struggles with adapting to abstract or context-based user requirements. Recent advances in integrating large language models with script-driven CAD kernels provide a novel framework for context-sensitive, natural-language-driven design processes. Here, we present augmented design automation, enhancing parametric workflows with a semantic layer to interpret and execute functional, constructional, and effective user requests. Using CadQuery, experiments on a sandal model demonstrate the system's capability to generate diverse and meaningful design variations from abstract prompts. This approach overcomes traditional limitations, enabling flexible and user-centric product development. Future research should focus on addressing complex assemblies and exploring generative design capabilities to expand the potential of this approach.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Proceedings of the Design Society |
| Volume | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 671-680 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01.08.2025 |
| Event | 25th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED 2025 - Dallas, United States Duration: 11.08.2025 → 14.08.2025 |
Bibliographical note
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- Software
- Modelling and Simulation
- Computer Science Applications
- Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- computer aided design (CAD), design automation, large language models, machine learning, user centred design
- Engineering
