Tom Veuskens

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Tom Veuskens is a researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, human-robot collaboration, and maker culture. His work focuses on developing tool-support systems that enable non-experts to leverage robotic assistance in Fab Labs—community-based workshops for creative product creation. Veuskens’ key contribution lies in bridging the gap between advanced manufacturing technologies and accessible, hands-on making. His most-cited paper, "Towards Tool-Support for Robot-Assisted Product Creation in Fab Labs" (2018), with 2 citations, lays foundational groundwork for integrating robotic arms into the Fab Lab workflow, emphasizing intuitive interfaces and process automation to lower barriers for hobbyists and educators. This research is notable for its practical orientation, aiming to democratize robot-assisted production by making it as simple as using a 3D printer. Veuskens’ work has implications for the future of distributed manufacturing, where local, small-scale production can be enhanced by collaborative robots. His contributions are particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in human-robot interaction, digital fabrication, and the evolving landscape of maker spaces.