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Sep 14, 2026

Cutting-edge creativity and curation inside Auburn's Phygital Design Lab

AUWire profiles the lab's work using AI, 3D printing, and augmented reality to bring the Palazzo Chigi to life, from animated frescoes to a digitally rebuilt lost carriage.

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Oct 16, 2026

Auburn University's Phygital Design Lab: Where physical meets digital

Phygital Design Lab, combines 3D printing, AI, and augmented reality to turn historical art from Palazzo Chigi into something people can touch and explore.

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Oct 1, 2026

Auburn lab remakes Baroque palace art with a $500 printer and free A.I. trials

Auburn's Phygital Design Lab uses affordable technology to recreate and make accessible Baroque art from Palazzo Chigi in Italy, with a focus on tactile access for blind and low-vision visitors and on being open about where the technology falls short.

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