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About
Xi Hu is a leading researcher at the forefront of intelligent construction and smart infrastructure, specializing in the integration of autonomous robotics, digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Their groundbreaking work focuses on transforming how we monitor, manage, and maintain built environments. Hu’s major contributions include developing a pioneering BIM-enabled digital twin framework that merges LiDAR-based 3D mobile mapping, autonomous ground vehicles, and indoor positioning technologies for real-time environmental monitoring—a work that has garnered 99 citations. They have also authored a highly influential review on the use of unmanned ground and aerial vehicles in civil infrastructure asset management (83 citations), establishing a foundational taxonomy for robotic platforms and sensors in this domain. Additionally, Hu has advanced construction safety by creating an intelligent robotic system that uses computer vision for on-site worker hazard detection, and is exploring the future of logistics with heterogeneous drone and robot delivery systems. Their research consistently pushes the boundaries of automation, earning them recognition as a key innovator in cyber-physical systems for the built world.
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