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NMSU professor, student sculpt marble with robots in Italy
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dave Burge , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the project and the residency are available from the source, KTSM 9 News.
A professor and student from New Mexico State University have completed an artistic residency in Italy. They spent a month collaborating with robots on a unique project. The robots were used to carve marble sculptures.
The marble used for the sculptures came from the same mountains that were used by Michelangelo. This project allowed the professor and student to combine art and technology in a distinctive way. Further details about the project and the residency are available from the source, KTSM 9 News.
The news outlet reported on the professor and student's experience in Italy, where they worked with robots to create the marble sculptures.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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