Sara Eloy

Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

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Sara Eloy is a leading researcher at the intersection of architecture, robotics, and immersive technologies. Her work focuses on transforming the building construction industry through the simulation and visualization of robotic fabrication processes. Eloy’s major contributions lie in developing methodologies that use virtual and augmented reality to analyze, simulate, and optimize robotic construction without the prohibitive costs of physical testing. Her most-cited paper, “Robotic construction analysis: simulation with virtual reality” (2022, 25 citations), presents a groundbreaking framework for assessing the economic and social impacts of robotic building sites through VR-based simulation. She further explores this theme in “Robotic Construction: Robotic Fabrication Experiments for the Building Construction Industry” (2020, 10 citations) and the creatively titled “The Robotic Dance” (2021, 2 citations), which uses AR optical see-through devices to visualize drones assembling bricks into a wave-like wall. By bridging the gap between digital simulation and physical construction, Eloy’s work provides architects and engineers with powerful tools to envision and evaluate the future of automated building, making her a pivotal voice in the ongoing integration of robotics into architectural practice.