CAM as a Tool for Creative Expression

This study explores the integration of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) with interactive and adaptive design-fabrication workflows. It utilizes robotic 3D printing of clay and real-time control of an industrial robotic arm, enhanced by a computer-vision based feedback loop. This approach allows for immediate alterations in the fabricated artifact, which are then integrated into the digital representation. The paper presents this experimental setup's development and critical concepts, highlighting its potential to enrich digital fabrication by incorporating human interaction and adaptability. This research has been submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Computational Design and partially funded by Graduate Small project Help (GuSH) Research Grant at Carnegie Mellon University in 2019. Advisors: Joshua Bard, Mine Özkar, Daniel Cardoso Llach