Papers
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Total Citations
249
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About
Rongbo Hu is a prominent researcher specializing in construction robotics, automation, and intelligent building systems, with a particular focus on advancing the mechanization of labor-intensive and hazardous construction tasks. His most celebrated contribution is the development of a cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR) for curtain wall module installation, which has garnered 79 citations since 2022 and demonstrated that robotic systems can achieve the precision and efficiency needed to outcompete conventional manual methods in high-risk façade work. Complementing this technical innovation, Hu has made significant methodological contributions through frameworks for cost-benefit analysis of single-task construction robots (43 citations) and a systematic technology management approach for their development (41 citations), equipping the field with practical tools to bridge the gap between laboratory research and real-world deployment. His work extends into offsite manufacturing, smart aging environments, and concrete construction automation, reflecting a broad vision for robotics across the built environment lifecycle. A contributor to the proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), Hu is an active voice in the global construction robotics community. With a cumulative citation record exceeding 230, his research meaningfully shapes how the industry approaches productivity, safety, and technological transformation on construction sites worldwide.
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- 1Cable-driven parallel robot for curtain wall module installation79 citations · 2022
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- 10Innovative robotics and automation for offsite manufacturing4 citations · 2019