You’re probably thinking of Patrick Tresset, a London-based artist known for his project where robots draw people.

 What is his “draw with robots” project?

It’s called Paul the Robot.

Patrick builds robotic arms that act like artists. They:

• Observe a person sitting in front of them
• Analyze their face using cameras and software
• Draw portraits using a pen, just like a human would

 How it works:

1. You sit as a model
2. The robot “looks” at you through a camera
3. It processes what it sees (lines, shadows, proportions)
4. The robotic arm sketches your portrait in real time

What makes it special?

• Each robot has its own style, almost like personality
• The drawings are not perfect — they feel human and expressive
• It explores the idea: Can machines be artists?

 Why it’s interesting

This project connects:

• Art + Technology
• Observation + Interpretation
• Human vs Machine creativity