3D PRINTING AND AI-GUIDED SCULPTURE FABRICATION
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v6.i1s.2025.6629Keywords:
3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Art, Digital Aesthetics, Computational Creativity, Sculpture FabricationAbstract [English]
This study looks at how 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) are coming together in the field of sculpture manufacturing, focussing on how they are changing the way art is made, how quickly it can be made, and how it looks in general. The research examines how AI-powered design models and computer creativity can aid people in thinking of new ideas by creating complex sculptures with human assistance. In this research the relationship between human intention and computer activity is being reconceptualized in contemporary art practice within a framework of digital aesthetics, machine learning and material science. The theoretical background focuses on how additive manufacturing has evolved in the creative areas, the use of AI-assisted generative design, and the social issues that arise when machine-generated art is produced. The project takes an experimental approach to the generation of led AI models by using a mix of neural networks, computer-aided design (CAD) systems and 3D printer tools to create and test the models. The suggested system design consists of training models, integrating process between artificial intelligence and printers and optimising materials for accurate manufacturing. Comparing sculptures that were made by humans and those that were made by AI can help us understand how to make better statues and come up with new designs. The sample building results show that it is possible to build complex structures that weren't possible before, thanks to the AI-guided 3D printing technology, which also reduces waste and the need for human assistance.
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