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Nicolas Rogeau is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, robotics, and timber construction, whose work is reshaping how wooden structures are designed, fabricated, and assembled. His research focuses on automating timber joinery through industrial robotics, computational design tools, and human-robot interaction — areas where he has made substantial and growing contributions to the field. Rogeau's most recognized works, each accumulating 21 citations, demonstrate his dual expertise in both hardware and software dimensions of construction automation. His development of robotic insertion techniques using fiducial marker detection brought precision automation to timber frame assembly, while his integrated design tool bridged computational architecture with CNC fabrication and robotic trajectories in a single seamless workflow. His investigations into through-tenon joint design further refined how traditional wood-wood connections can be optimized for robotic assembly contexts. More recently, Rogeau has pushed boundaries in human-robot collaboration, introducing augmented reality interfaces that combine human adaptability with robotic precision — a forward-thinking approach to construction site workflows. His overarching collaborative framework connecting architects, engineers, and contractors underscores his commitment to holistic, interdisciplinary solutions. Collectively, his body of work positions him as a key figure in the digital transformation of sustainable timber construction.