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Sweet Robo Will Introduce Its Real-Pen ARTI Portrait Robot at IAAPA Expo

ARTI will turn guest photos into real-pen portraits at IAAPA Expo Nov. 17–20, with Sweet Robo estimating a one- to two-minute drawing time.

Sweet Robo ARTI machines, including the robot artist with a red beret and drawing arm
Image Credit: Sweet Robo

Sweet Robo will introduce ARTI, a robot that draws real-pen portraits from guest photos, at IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando.

The machine will be on display Nov. 17–20 at Booth S5686 in the South Building of the Orange County Convention Center. Sweet Robo is presenting it as an attraction for amusement venues and other high-traffic locations.

How ARTI makes a portrait

A guest chooses a drawing style and scene, then takes a photo with the machine or sends one from a phone. ARTI’s robotic arm puts pen to paper and draws the portrait while the guest watches.

Sweet Robo estimates each drawing takes one to two minutes. The finished result is a physical sketch rather than an image shown only on a screen.

Sweet Robo set ARTI’s IAAPA Expo introduction for Nov. 17–20 in an Oct. 23 announcement.

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