Fabien Depraetre
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Fabien Depraetre is a leading figure in open-source robotics, best known for his foundational work on the **Poppy Project**, an initiative that democratized access to humanoid robotics for science, education, and art. His major contribution lies in the **open-source fabrication of 3D-printed, accessible humanoid platforms**, which directly challenged the traditional separation between artificial intelligence algorithms and physical embodiment. By providing a low-cost, customizable, and reproducible robot body, Depraetre enabled researchers to conduct experiments in **developmental robotics** that were previously limited to well-funded labs. His most-cited paper, "Poppy Project: Open-Source Fabrication of 3D Printed Humanoid Robot for Science, Education and Art" (2014, 60 citations), along with its companion piece on developmental robotics (23 citations), has become a cornerstone reference for the maker and research communities. This work has fostered a global ecosystem where students and scientists can iterate on hardware and software alike, bridging the gap between virtual AI and tangible robotic interaction. Depraetre’s vision continues to inspire a new generation of accessible, embodied AI research.
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