Jiwon Choi

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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Jiwon Choi is a researcher at the intersection of robotics, construction automation, and architectural design, with a focus on enabling robots to work with irregular, natural materials. Their most-cited work, "Planning for Robotic Dry Stacking with Irregular Stones" (2021, 14 citations), addresses a fundamental challenge in automated construction: how to plan the stable placement of non-uniform stones without mortar. This contribution is significant because it moves beyond idealized, uniform blocks to real-world, variable materials, offering algorithms for grasp planning and stacking sequences that account for stone geometry and stability. Choi’s research has implications for sustainable building practices, allowing for the use of locally sourced, unprocessed stone and reducing waste. While their citation count reflects a growing field, the work’s novelty lies in bridging computational geometry and physical robotics—a rare combination. This paper has become a reference point for researchers in robotic masonry and construction 3D printing, establishing Choi as a key voice in the push toward autonomous, adaptive building systems that can handle the messiness of natural materials.