# Robotic Reptile Artwork Diego Dutto Creates Machinelike Turtle Sculptures By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diego-dutto References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/38903/) & [diegodutto.it](http://www.diegodutto.it/) The [turtlelike sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) that Diego Dutto look like mechanized versions of the amphibious reptile. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aren't the only badass reptiles anymore. These Diego Dutto creations definitely take a top spot when it comes to [shell-based creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). If you've ever watched the [Transformers series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies) or Beast Wars, you would find that these Diego Dutto would fit right into the clan of camouflaging robots. With clean lines, sleek designs and shiny finishes, these robot look-a-like turtles could probably jet their way through the waters if they were real life machines. Diego Dutto has really created quite unusual pieces of artwork. It's not everyday that you see such wicked forms of turtles and I'd really like to see Diego Dutto do some work on sharks or alligators. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robotic Artwork:** Creating artistic sculptures that mimic and incorporate robotics technology. - **Digital Sculptures:** Innovative use of technological advancements to create sculptures and artwork that mimics the characteristics of living organisms. - **Cyber-animals:** Integration of mechanics and animatronics to create lifelike robotic animals and reptiles for entertainment purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artificial Intelligence:** Designing and constructing complex machines with computer intelligence and functionalities that mimic living organisms to create robotic artwork. - **Entertainment Industry:** Creating cyber-animals with advanced animatronics to enhance the experience of amusement parks and exhibitions. - **Robotics Industry:** Incorporating artificial intelligence and advanced mechanics to create robotic artwork and sculptures, thereby contributing to the growth of the robotics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Cartoon Turtle Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teljesnegyzet.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md)