The intersection of art and technology has birthed some of the most innovative stone sculptures in contemporary history. One remarkable collaboration is between artist Barry X Ball and technologists, where they utilize advanced 3D scanning and milling to create hyper-precise marble sculptures. Their work blends Renaissance craftsmanship with digital precision, producing pieces like "Sleeping Hermaphrodite," which reimagines classical forms through modern technology.

Another groundbreaking project is the Digital Stone Project, where artists partner with robotic carving systems. This initiative allows sculptors to design digitally and execute complex geometries in stone—previously impossible with traditional tools. Works like Bathsheba Grossman’s "Quasi-Crystal" showcase how algorithms can generate organic, intricate stone forms.

Japanese artist Hirotoshi Ito collaborates with engineers to create surreal stone sculptures that appear soft or molten, challenging perceptions of materiality. His "Stone Purse" series uses precise laser cutting to achieve delicate textures in granite.

These collaborations demonstrate how technology expands artistic possibilities, preserving traditional stone carving while pushing its boundaries into uncharted creative territory.