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Richard Koeck is a researcher at the forefront of augmented reality (AR) and digital fabrication in architecture, whose work bridges the gap between cutting-edge immersive technologies and real-world construction processes. His most influential contribution, a comprehensive review and analysis of AR literature for digital fabrication in architecture (2021), has garnered over 110 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in this emerging field. Koeck's research consistently explores how AR can transform architectural workflows, from design conception through to robotic fabrication and on-site assembly. Among his notable projects, the [AR]OBOT and AR Digi-Component systems demonstrate his commitment to making complex robotic fabrication more accessible, particularly for practitioners with limited programming expertise. His Augmented Bricks and Augmented Bricklayer projects push these boundaries further, pioneering human-robot collaboration frameworks for masonry construction that integrate object recognition and AR-guided assembly. Collectively, these works signal a broader vision: democratizing advanced fabrication technologies and creating seamless, immersive design-to-build pipelines. For students and researchers interested in the intersection of computational design, robotics, and spatial computing, Koeck's body of work offers both theoretical grounding and practical innovation.