Meet the MIT engineer who invented an AI-powered way to restore art
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Researchers at MIT's Mechanical Engineering Department have introduced an innovative technique for restoring paintings by creating physical masks based on digitally restored versions of the artworks. With around 70% of art in collections being damaged, which limits public visibility, this advancement can streamline the restoration process, making it up to 70 times faster than traditional hand-restoration methods. This could not only increase the number of artworks on display but also address the financial constraints that often delay or prevent restorations.
A researcher in MIT's Mechanical Engineering Department has developed a method to quickly restore paintings using physical masks created from digitally restored artworks, potentially rescuing countless art pieces.
The method could enhance efficiency significantly, as it is estimated to be up to 70 times faster than traditional restoration techniques, addressing the backlog of damaged art.
Read at Nature
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