Hot Chocolate Bot

FINAL RENDERS

Wireframe and AOVs

Metallic Maps

Normal Maps

Color Maps

Roughness Maps

Final Words

This project means the world to me as it is my first time entering a contest as well as committing to a serious personal project. Despite having many difficulties trying to manage my time between this and school-works, I undoubtedly learnt so much and am proud of not only the final product, but also the learning process behind it. I developed problem solving skills as well as how to ensure a proper workflow cross-platform. I also challenged myself with modeling something I have never done before (a character!) and I loved seeing bits and pieces of my knowledge coming together. This was a great experience, and I am looking forward to many more!

A simple rig to allow arm movements.

I finished UVing and split the UV shells into different UV tiles that would get different materials.

Finished Model! Starting UVs.

I began blocking in the model and adding some edge loops to define the hard edges. Ran into some problems with the lack of references from the back view so I will have to figure out how the crane would be connected to machine. But other than that, I am excited to see this project slowly coming together!

Concept by wonderful Kevin Merriman
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/mD4X5Z

I chose this concept because having a robot whose sole purpose is to do something mundane such as make a cup of hot chocolate feels adorable! This would be a challenge for me as I have never modeled objects of this complexity (especially the hands) but I am excited to take on this project from start to finish.

Permission from the artist to use his concept.