Consisting of standard commercially available robot, composite deposition end-effector hardware, and comprehensive software suite, Robot-based Additive Manufacturing platform enables 3D printing of complex composite parts for applications in defense, aerospace, and other demanding industries. Multi-axis toolpaths enable production quality parts constructed with true 3D surfaces in variable orientations. Depending upon size of robot, part build envelope is scalable from 1,000 mm³ to 8 m³.