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Anders L. Carlson is a researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of robotic construction, space architecture, and extraterrestrial infrastructure development. His most recognized contribution comes through his involvement with Contour Crafting (CC), a groundbreaking digitally controlled construction process pioneered by Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis that uses layered fabrication technology to build structures directly from computer models — eliminating the need for traditional formwork and dramatically reducing construction costs. Carlson's 2012 paper on robotic lunar construction using this technology has garnered 51 citations, establishing him as a notable voice in the emerging field of off-world building systems. Beyond Contour Crafting, Carlson has advanced research into In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)-based construction technologies for Moon and Mars infrastructure, exploring how locally available materials could support sustainable extraterrestrial settlements. His collaborative work through USC's School of Architecture and School of Engineering further demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach, integrating co-robotic strategies — where humans and robots work in coordinated tandem — into lunar base development concepts. Collectively, his research represents an ambitious vision for making human settlement of other worlds not just theoretically possible, but practically achievable.