Kensuke Hotta
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Kensuke Hotta is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, robotics, and traditional craftsmanship. His work focuses on translating tacit human skills—particularly those of expert carpenters—into intelligent, automated processes for the timber construction industry. Hotta’s major contribution lies in developing human-robot collaborative systems that bridge manual expertise with digital precision. His most cited paper, "Smart Hand for Digital Twin Timber Work" (2022), introduces "Interactive Procedural Scanning," a method where an industrial arm robot works alongside a human to capture and digitize the nuanced observational techniques of experienced woodworkers. This procedure enables the creation of accurate digital twins for timber components, revolutionizing how traditional building knowledge is preserved and applied in modern CNC fabrication. While still early in his career, Hotta’s work has already garnered attention for its innovative approach to merging craft and computation. His research holds significant promise for advancing sustainable, automated construction methods that respect and leverage centuries-old woodworking expertise.
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