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[Feature]: FEM Vertex Constraints #1309

@Milotrince

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@Milotrince

What feature or enhancement are you proposing?

The ability to apply a positional constraint on specific vertices on a soft object.

Motivation

Related issues and discussion:
#1091
#199
#738
#271

Potential Benefit

Can attach a soft object to a rigid one by adding vertex constraints to the soft object at the spots it would be attached to the rigid object. Opens up more options for different hybrid robots, like a soft end effector.

What is the expected outcome of the implementation work?

  • Handle constraints in FEMSolver (Dirichlet boundary condition)
    • Explicit FEM -> Can directly set/fix pos?
    • Implicit FEM -> Lagrangian
  • A reasonably straightforward-to-use interface to add/update constraints
  • Tests

Additional information

I will be working on this, guidance is appreciated!

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