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Gili Ron is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of architecture, mixed reality (MR), and human-robot collaboration. Her work redefines how we design and build, focusing on democratizing the construction process through interactive, collaborative technologies. Ron’s major contributions center on creating bespoke fabrication environments where non-experts can actively participate in design and assembly. Her most cited work, the "Pop-Up Factory" (2019, 6 citations), demonstrated this vision by developing a mixed reality installation where users controlled and altered a live fabrication process through a custom holographic interface, effectively blurring the lines between designer, builder, and machine. This research was showcased at the MakeCity Festival 2018 in Berlin, highlighting its real-world impact. More recently, Ron has advanced into critical and ethical dimensions of automation. Her 2024 paper "Critical Collaboration" (4 citations) examines power dynamics and agency in human-robot collaboration, advocating for a more diverse and democratic practice in architecture and construction. With "Deep Agency" (2024, 2 citations), she explores human-guided robotic training for timber assembly, pushing toward a future where robots are partners, not replacements. Ron’s work is essential for anyone interested in the future of inclusive, technologically-empowered design and construction.