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Henriette Bier is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, architecture, and computational design, best known for her foundational work in what she terms "Robotic Building" — a concept encompassing both physically built robotic environments and robotically supported construction processes. Her research has fundamentally advanced Design-to-Robotic-Production (D2RP) methodologies, exploring how additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques can be algorithmically integrated with structural optimization to achieve performative, materially informed architectural outcomes at full scale. Bier's contributions span theoretical frameworks and hands-on prototyping, as evidenced by her most-cited works, including her 2018 paper on robotic building integration (29 citations) and her structural optimization research (25 citations). Her 2018 book *Robotic Building* serves as a comprehensive reference for the field, synthesizing cutting-edge research in reconfigurable structures, architectured materials, and robotic systems. She has also pushed boundaries in human-robot collaboration, incorporating computer vision and facial recognition to enable intelligent, responsive built environments. With consistent citation impact across a decade of publications, Bier has established herself as a defining voice in computational and robotic architecture, inspiring researchers and practitioners seeking to reimagine how buildings are designed, assembled, and experienced.