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Joshua Jacob is a leading researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, robotics, and bioinspired design. His work focuses on developing novel fabrication methods that bridge the gap between synthetic systems and the complex, multifunctional structures found in nature. Jacob’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering work on "Vision-controlled jetting for composite systems and robots" (2023), which has already garnered over 120 citations. This breakthrough introduces a manufacturing paradigm that combines high-resolution material deposition with real-time visual feedback, enabling the creation of robots and composites with unprecedented spatial control over material properties—from rigid to elastic—within a single structure. By integrating sensing directly into the fabrication process, his approach allows for the recreation of intricate biological architectures in synthetic form. More recently, Jacob has advanced the field of automated assembly with his work on ASAP (2024), a physics-based planning system that autonomously generates feasible assembly sequences for complex, general-shaped products. His research is not only redefining how we manufacture robots but also laying the groundwork for a future where machines can be grown, rather than simply assembled.