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Sven Stumm is a researcher working at the intersection of robotics, digital fabrication, and construction technology, with particular expertise in human-robot collaboration, haptic programming, and automated steel construction. His work addresses a fundamental challenge in the construction industry: how to bring the precision and adaptability of robotic systems into the complex, unstructured environments that define architectural and building workflows. Among his most significant contributions is the development of haptic programming techniques that allow intuitive, human-guided robot instruction for assembly tasks — eliminating the need for highly specialized coding expertise and democratizing access to robotic fabrication. His research on adaptive incremental point welding has advanced additive manufacturing for metal construction, expanding the range of architectural components that can be robotically produced. Stumm has also explored mobile robotic platforms capable of operating at architectural scales, addressing the mismatch between industrial robot reach and real-world construction demands. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 140 across his top works, Stumm's research has influenced both academic discourse and practical implementation in construction robotics. His collaborations span welding technology, microcontroller-based digitization, and Industry 4.0 frameworks, positioning him as a notable voice in the emerging field of intelligent, automated construction systems.