Skulptor Mk I
 
3D Model: Skulptor

Air
The Idea
Had been wanting to create am ambulatory mechanoid for a long time. Variations of this has been there in most movies. From Star Wars, to Aliens II to Matrix Revolutions (though mine I created before the release of the movie).
The concept for the machine came to me when I started thnking about the illustraion on tool v/s idea.

Fire
The Inspiration
The inspiration to thsi were varous mechanoids I had seen in various movies and illustrations. However most of these were killing/war machine. I wanted to create a mechanoid for artistic purpose. Digital prototyping machines

Water
The Treatment
What kind of machine would one need if one was wanting to create another mount Rushmore? As also, would it be possible to digital prototype Marble scupltures from marble?

Earth
The Execution
Created a machanoid which would be a giant skulpting machine, yet not completely automated. It would be under operator guidance.
On top (1) are holographic projectors which would project a hologrpaphic image which would act as a guide.
It also has sensors which stop the drill from chipping away beyond the demarcation and also remotely feeds data on the type and quality of the stone being sculpted...whether or not it has cracks, weak spots and fissures.
(2) Are the power drills which are meant for gross sculpting.
(3) Are the set of finishing tools.
The Windsheild/visor, acts both as a protector from flying chips as also has projections and HUD (head up display) for operation guidance.
Modelled in Wings 3D.

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Holographic projectors

Set of finishing tools

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Beam me up!
 
Copyright 2005 Avi Das