Rolloids
Kenneth Brecher

Proceedings of Bridges 2023: Mathematics, Art, Music, Architecture, Culture
Pages 345–352
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Abstract

There are many objects that are not spheres but can nonetheless roll like a ball. Here we present an overview of a number of these geometrical shapes and their resulting kinematics and dynamics. Some of these objects were originally designed as artistic sculptures. Others have roots in architecture, others in utilitarian devices, and still others can be appropriately categorized as “play art.”

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