# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (August 21, 2010)

• Kanzure outlined a technical plan for implementing NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) in Python, involving writing a NURBS class, converting STEP geometry to NURBS objects, and using gluNurbsCurve and gluNurbsSurface for rendering.

• A discussion about the lack of open-source 1D nesting software occurred, with Fenn noting this is essentially an undergraduate computer science optimization problem (finding optimal cut patterns for stock materials).

• Kanzure was accepted to present "Apt-get for Hardware!" at the Open Hardware Summit on September 23rd, despite initially receiving a confusing email about the acceptance.

• The channel discussed CubeSpawn, an open hardware manufacturing system that Todd had just discovered.

• A real-time face tracking implementation for the Nokia N900 mobile device was shared, demonstrating advanced computer vision capabilities on mobile hardware.

• Max More published an excerpt from his book titled "Perils of Precaution" on his Strategic Philosophy blog, addressing issues related to technological risk assessment.

• A DIY gas mask construction document was shared, suggesting potential interest in personal protective equipment fabrication.

• The group mentioned a BoingBoing article about OTYP (Open Type) approaching its Kickstarter goal, indicating interest in open typography projects.