Sigrid Adriaenssens
Princeton University, University of Bergamo, Marconi University
Papers
10
Total Citations
213
H-Index
7
About
Sigrid Adriaenssens is a pioneering structural engineer and computational designer whose research sits at the intersection of robotic fabrication, masonry construction, and structural mechanics. She is best known for her groundbreaking work in cooperative robotic fabrication (CRF), developing innovative methods that enable multiple industrial robots to collaboratively construct geometrically complex masonry structures—arches, vaults, and domes—entirely without traditional scaffolding or falsework. Her highly cited papers, including "Robotic Vault" (56 citations) and "Three Cooperative Robotic Fabrication Methods" (51 citations), have established foundational frameworks now shaping the field of automated construction. Adriaenssens also demonstrates a remarkable ability to bridge historical building knowledge and cutting-edge technology, as evidenced by her studies on Brunelleschi-inspired herringbone dome patterns (40 citations) and her systematic analysis of historical centering-minimizing techniques adapted for robotic assembly. Her more recent work extends into sustainability, exploring scaffold-free disassembly and material reuse within circular economy principles. Beyond masonry, her investigations into elastic rod networks and human-robot collaboration reveal a broad intellectual curiosity. Collectively, her research has meaningfully advanced how the construction industry approaches automation, sustainability, and the revival of ancient craft traditions through modern engineering.
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- 8Cooperative Robotic Fabrication for a Circular Economy6 citations · 2024
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- 10Numerical modeling of cantilevered bigon arm mechanics under gravity2 citations · 2025