Phigi | Interactive Clay

Interactive Clay

This is a claybot

Thousands of claybot can self-assemble into any shape, and reassemble into another, indefinitely.

High resolution

A single claybot has a diameter of ø 2mm, small enough for macro details, large enough to be handled by hand.

Safe

Each claybot uses the same harmless forces that allow a balloon to bond with a sweater.

Energy self-sufficient

Longer life cycle and easier to recycle, thanks to our battery-free energy harvesting chip.

Autonomous

The world's smallest computer is hidden inside each claybot, allowing you to handle them individually.

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Claybots define shapes ...

When connected together, the center of each claybot is converted into a vertex or edge, which together describe a complex solid volume.

... contained in a smart box...

Volume data is relayed between the claybots and a computer through a very clever unit that act as both a container and a stand for your Interactive Clay models.

... connected to your software

Our software extension updates the vertices and edges of the solid volume to and from the model in Interactive Clay.

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Build with different volumes

Assemble up to 9 stands together to extend the build volume, in all kind of configurations needed, square, rectangle and line.

Volume S : 15×15×15* cm (5.9"×5.9"×5.9")

Volume M : 32×32×30* cm (12.6"×12.6"×11.8")

Volume L : 49×49×45* cm (19.2"×19.2"×17.7")

*Not limited to, depending on the physical constraints of your structure.

Architecture

Architectural models

Assemble a new building with Interactive Clay, take it out of its stands and place it in the scale mockup to test how it fits into the neighborhood. Add or remove claybots by hand directly from the mockup, and put the Clay model back on its stand to apply the changes on the CAD version.

A city block with two building made of claybots integrated in a mockup with cardboard buildings.

A scale model city block with a theater building made of claybots onto 4 stands.

A scale mockup of a theater building made of claybots.

A 3D model of the city block in a CAD software window.

A kitchen scale model made of claybots onto 4 stands.

An apartment interior scale mockup made of claybots.

Interior design

3D space visualization

How often do your clients struggle to understand spaces from a 2D plan, even from a beautiful 3D rendering on a screen? Immerse your clients and future owners in an interactive model of their new home. Make changes in real time, by hand or from your computer.

Health

Prosthetics and orthotics

See how medical devices or replacement parts made from claybots fit with an accurate model of the human body 3D printed with FDM or SLA, and modify it accordinly.

Spine column with one spine made of claybots.

Spine bone made of claybots inside a smart stand.

Spine bone made of claybots out of a smart stand.

Peugeot Onyx concept car scale model made of claybots onto 6 stands, front view.

Peugeot Onyx concept car scale model made of claybots onto 6 stands, rear view.

Peugeot Onyx concept car scale model made of claybots.

A 3D model of the Peugeot Onyx car concept in a CAD software window.

Automotive

Scale clay model

Import a previous version of the car style into your CAD software and watch it self-assemble with claybots. Then immediately start deriving from the old to the brand new style for your next line of cars. Once you're done, the mesh is already up to date in the software, so you can send your design to the real clay milling machine, or share the file with others.

Integrations

Supported software

With Phigi's interactive clay, bring your mechanical designs to life without sculpting skills, or digitize your artwork without computer skills. We are compatible with the following platforms, with more to come!