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Ping-Hsun Tsai is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotic fabrication and architectural craftsmanship, specializing in on-site additive manufacturing for construction. His primary research areas include robotic plaster spraying, adaptive thin-layer printing, and quasi-static robotic systems for large-scale building automation. Tsai’s major contribution is the development of Robotic Plaster Spraying (RPS), a novel technique that enables continuous, mobile thin-layer printing of bespoke cementitious plasterwork directly on construction sites. Unlike conventional 3D concrete printing, RPS operates with vertical print layers and adapts to existing surfaces, merging functional and ornamental roles of plaster. His most cited work, “Continuous Mobile Thin-Layer On-Site Printing” (2022, 26 citations), addresses the limitations of discrete fabrication by achieving material continuity over large spans. Tsai’s research has been demonstrated at full architectural scale, as detailed in his 2022 paper on 1:1 scale application, showcasing the practical workflow for design and fabrication. With a growing citation impact, Tsai is advancing the frontier of robotic craftsmanship, offering a sustainable, adaptive alternative to standardized construction processes.