psychomorphic compiler : a deterministic framework for translating human experience into engineering design
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: This paper introduces the Psychomorphic Compiler, a novel framework that enables individuals with no formal engineering or anyone with no higher or moderate training to produce validated technical designs through structured psychological questioning. The system decomposes a technical problem into its underlying decision variables and maps each variable to a universal psychological primitive—such as effort, support, or forgiveness. These primitives are embedded within a familiar human narrative, allowing the user to answer questions about their own life experience which doesn't require any formal education but basic language and environmental awarness. A rule-based compiler then translates these cognitive answers back into precise engineering parameters using established formulas and constraints. A working web prototype demonstrates the approach in two domains: inclined plane design and immune response design. For each answer, a translation trace panel explicitly reveals the underlying engineering question, the psychological mapping, and the formula applied. The results show that complex technical knowledge can be made accessible through a deterministic, transparent translation process, with significant implications for inclusive design, education, local manufacturing, and human-AI interaction.
Authors: yemanebirhan, kidus, yemanebirhan*, kidus
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225611456
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