Igal M. Shohet

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

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Igal M. Shohet is a pioneering researcher in construction robotics and automation, with a career focused on integrating intelligent systems into the built environment. His key research areas include robotic mapping, autonomous navigation, and the development of efficient robotic systems for construction and hazardous environments. Shohet’s major contributions center on enabling robots to autonomously map unknown building interiors, plan tasks, and execute them without human intervention—a critical step toward fully automated construction processes. His foundational work, such as the 1996 paper "Autonomous Mapping System for an Interior Finishing Robot" (15 citations), and the subsequent "Robotic mapping of building interior—precision analysis" (14 citations), established core methodologies for spatial mapping and precision control in cluttered, unstructured environments. These contributions have influenced subsequent research in construction robotics and autonomous systems. Shohet also addressed practical deployment challenges, as seen in his 2002 paper on cycle time reduction for hazardous waste remediation (4 citations), demonstrating his commitment to bridging laboratory innovation with real-world application. His work remains a touchstone for researchers seeking to advance robotics in construction, facility management, and disaster response.