Explanation:

Statement 1: SurfNet software utilizes machine learning to analyze 2D shapes and convert them into projected 3D forms.

In an advance version, it can allow future robots to navigate in the real world.

In addition to transforming 2D shapes, the technology can also merge two shapes into one another.

Statement 3: They were already being printed. Also, this is only a software, not a 3D printer.

Learning (applications): In future it can even be used in object recognition and self-driving cars. SurfNet will give them ability to understand the 3D environment around them using standard 2D cameras.

It can also be used to create 3D content for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) by simply using standard 2D photos