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Art,
Meet Robotics.
When you think of robotics, art is likely not the
first thing that comes to mind. But Chloë Ryan,
founder of Acrylic Robotics, is determined to
change that perception.
CHLOË RYAN
ON ROBOTIC ART CREATION,
COLLABORATION AUTHENTICITY, &
INDUSTRY INNOVATION.
CEO & Founders
Acrylic Robotics
Next 36, Next AI
2021, 2022
Linkedin.com/in
/ChloëRyan/
Founder and CEO of Acrylic Robotics and a mechanical engineering student at McGill
University, Ryan has always been passionate about robotics and art. Her venture,
Acrylic Robotics, combines these two seemingly disparate worlds by utilizing robotic
technology to replicate artists’ brushstrokes, creating unique, high-quality paintings
at a fraction of the traditional cost.
The Intersection of Art and Robotic Technology
Ryan is an artist turned engineer who has always been fascinated by the intersection
of art and technology. Her inspiration for Acrylic came from her work as a freelance
artist: she recalls working for weeks on individual pieces that could then be sold only
to single buyers. “It meant making only a few dollars an hour,” she says. “That’s fine if
art is your hobby, but you can’t make a decent living like that.”
After a few years of studying mechanical engineering, she realized that perhaps
precision robotics could offer a scalable production method for painted artwork, unlocking financial growth for independent
artists and making art more affordable and accessible for art lovers and consumers.
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