# Robotic Pottery Sculptors Charlotte Nordmoen's Pottery Maker Utilizes a Precise Robotic Arm By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-maker References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/07/10/humanmade-charlotte-nordmoen-robot-potter-central-saint-martins-graduate-2016/) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/g7Z-WgHUQII) [Charlotte Nordmoen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-concierge-system) is a student from [Central Saint Martins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh89) in London, England, and the designer of a [robotic pottery maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin) that emulates the movements of a human hand. The device uses a sculpture of a human finger made from silicone that's adhered to a mechanical arm in order to get a soft finish on the pieces it produces. With this, the pottery maker can be programmed with an algorithm to create a specific design at a faster rate than human laborer could. While the devices have the potential to take some of the stress away from artists who need to make large orders of ceramics at a time, Charlotte Nordmoen explained the design by saying: "The project isn't meant as a serious proposal to put potters out of work, rather as a way of asking questions." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robotic Pottery Sculptors:** The trend of using robotic arms for pottery production offers opportunities for increased efficiency and precision in the ceramics industry. - **Emulating Human Hand Movements:** The trend of designing robotic arms that mimic the movements of a human hand opens up possibilities for a wide range of applications across industries, including manufacturing and healthcare. - **Algorithmic Design Creation:** The trend of programming algorithms to create specific designs using robotic devices presents opportunities for automated and customizable production in various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ceramics:** The ceramics industry can leverage robotic pottery sculptors to increase productivity, reduce labor costs, and create unique and intricate designs. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can benefit from the use of robotic arms that emulate human hand movements for tasks that require precision, speed, and repeatability. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of robotic arms that replicate human hand movements for tasks such as surgeries, rehabilitation, and patient care, enabling improved precision and enhanced outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [Kiln-Free Pottery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Playful Ceramic Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-ceramics.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md)