Case Study: Wroclaw University of Technology achieves rapid prototyping of the EMYS robotic head with 3D Systems ProJet HD 3000

EMYS Is Watching You: ProJet™ HD 3000 Speeds Up Robotic Project

The Department of Fundamental Cybernetics and Robotics at Wroclaw University of Technology, a partner in the EU-funded LIREC project led by Prof. Krzysztof Tchon, set out to develop EMYS, a novel turtle‑shaped robotic head for human‑robot interaction. The unique design required custom hardware and software; off‑the‑shelf parts and traditional milling were too slow and expensive, so the team needed a faster, cost‑effective production method.

They partnered with Cad‑Mech and used the 3D Systems ProJet HD 3000 to print every cover and functional component—including eyelids and motor connectors—in a matter of hours. The printed parts were assembled, finished and painted, producing a working EMYS quickly and to high quality; after the first head went live, two additional units were built and shipped to LIREC partners in Portugal and the UK.

Wroclaw University of Technology

Krzysztof Tchon

Wroclaw University of Technology