This research introduces a groundbreaking coarse-to-fine autonomous sculpting system that enables robots to shape clay into 3D objects based on text instructions.

• First system to use a hierarchical approach - placing clay chunks for coarse shape, then refining with deformation
• Leverages large language models to plan and reason about complex 3D object manipulation
• Demonstrates advanced capabilities in handling deformable materials - a significant robotics challenge
• Creates physically viable sculptures through intelligent planning and execution

This research bridges critical gaps in engineering autonomous systems that can work with malleable materials in real-world environments, with potential applications in manufacturing, construction, and creative industries.

Planning and Reasoning with 3D Deformable Objects for Hierarchical Text-to-3D Robotic Shaping