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Robot Artist

Nov. 14, 2020

This robot, modeled, rigged, and procedurally animated entirely in Houdini, draws whatever 3D subject is placed in front of its optical sensor and automatically erases its previous work whenever a new subject is introduced. All 3D drawing subjects were sourced from the Stanford 3D Scanning Repository.

Robot artist drawing the Stanford Lucy statue — Procedural line drawing pass tracing contours and depth cross-hatching of the Stanford Lucy statue.

Abstract gaze drawing render — Abstract sketch pass exploring variable pen pressure and expressive procedural curve trajectories.

Eraser wiping canvas render — Dynamic erasing routine procedurally wiping down the board in preparation for the next drawing cycle.