Robotically Fabricated Clay Nests: Clay 3D Printing on Non-Planar Inflatable Molds

A fabrication research project exploring how a robotic arm can be programmed to extrude clay along non-planar toolpaths around inflatable molds to create nest-like forms.

November 2025 - December 2025

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Digital Production: Design, Materials, Fabrication

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Cleo Pontone, Ralph Lin, Bruce Xie

Rhino, Grasshopper, Prusa 3D Printer

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