Lihui Huang

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Lihui Huang is a leading researcher in construction robotics and digital engineering, with a focus on automating heavy lifting and logistics on dynamic job sites. Their most-cited work, “Automatic re-planning of lifting paths for robotized tower cranes in dynamic BIM environments” (2019, 73 citations), introduces a groundbreaking framework that integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM) with real-time sensor data to enable tower cranes to autonomously recalculate safe, efficient lifting paths as site conditions change. This contribution directly addresses a critical safety and productivity bottleneck in high-rise construction, demonstrating how robotics and digital twins can work in tandem. Huang’s research has been widely recognized for its practical impact, with the 2019 paper serving as a foundational reference for subsequent studies on adaptive path planning and human-robot collaboration in construction. By bridging the gap between static BIM models and the unpredictable nature of active worksites, Huang has helped pave the way for smarter, safer, and more responsive construction automation. Their work continues to influence both academic research and industry adoption of autonomous lifting systems.