Digital handheld milling device lets you sculpt anything without screwing it up
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FreeD is a handheld smart milling device that gives the artist creative control, but won't let you totally screw up your project
An object sculpted using the FreeD, pre-sanding
A 3D CAD model helps guide the FreeD
An on-board computer communicates with the main system and takes control of the device when needed
The 6D sensor attached to the shaft of the FreeD monitors the device's movements
After some sanding
FreeD needs a dedicated workspace
FreeD uses the Fastrak system installed at a designated workspace
FreeD in action
A new FreeD concept is in the works; it could include a 3D printer
Article Summary
Even if you think you're pretty handy with a chisel, often all it takes is one wrong angle or strike of the hammer to ruin an entire sculpting project. MIT's media lab has a solution - the FreeD is a handheld smart milling device that gives the artist creative control, but won't let you totally screw up your project with one wrong move.
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