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Research draft

shape

vr.tr.shape · XCT.QLT

Let an agent handle shape by geometric description, classification, measurement and uses in design and perception.

Thing Registry Cross-cutting context

Research draft, second pass

A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.

written by Claude from model knowledge without web access - no source was read, every claim is a lead to verify

Researched by: Claude

Purpose and description

Let an agent handle shape by geometric description, classification, measurement and uses in design and perception.

The external form, outline or configuration of an object, independent of its position, size and colour in some contexts, described in geometry by properties such as sides, angles and curvature, and recognised by perception.

What it is for: Describing and recognising objects.

It can be classify shapes; describe shape properties; compare shapes with shape measures; use shapes in design and teaching.

Distinguishing features

Geometric form

Invariant under some transformations

Measurable

Perceptually recognised

What it looks like

Outlines and forms of objects, from circles and polygons to complex organic forms.

How it is recognised

Polygons, curves and solids

Symmetry and angles

Being in good shape (fitness) is a figurative sense

Related models

is a kind of - category

property

is studied in - field

geometry

is related to - property

symmetry

is measured by - measure

shape descriptors

In practice

Families and kinds

two-dimensional shapes

three-dimensional solids

regular and irregular shapes

organic and freeform shapes

Standards and regulation

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards (ISO 1101)

Failure modes and hazards

Confusing shape with size

Ambiguous shape names

Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Also registered as vr.tr.shape-cognition

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Description What shape.

Properties describe shapes.

Classify

Type.

Classify

Shape classification.

  1. What shape is it, and how many sides or faces does it have? definition
  2. Is it regular? boundary

Properties

Angles and symmetry.

Properties

Shape properties.

  1. What are its angles, symmetries and curvature? measurement
  2. How are they measured? definition
Measurement Shape measures.

Shapes can be compared.

Descriptors

Roundness and compactness.

Descriptors

Shape descriptors.

  1. Which shape measure, such as roundness or compactness, is appropriate? definition
  2. What is its value? measurement

Tolerance

Engineering.

Tolerance

Form tolerance.

  1. What form tolerance applies to this part? provenance
  2. How is it inspected? action
Design Uses.

Shape carries meaning.

Function

Form and function.

Function

Form and function.

  1. How does the shape serve the object function? definition
  2. Which alternatives exist? action

Perception

Recognition.

Perception

Shape perception.

  1. How do people recognise shapes, according to vision science? provenance
  2. Do shapes carry cultural meanings? provenance
Learning Teaching.

Shapes are early learning.

Teaching

Activities.

Teaching

Teaching.

  1. Which activities help children learn shapes? action
  2. Which misconceptions arise? boundary

Senses

Disambiguation.

Senses

Other senses.

  1. Is shape as condition or fitness meant? boundary
  2. Which entry fits? action

What the second pass must settle

  • Should shape classes be separate entries?
  • How should shape descriptors be linked?
  • How should figurative senses be split off?