Papers
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Total Citations
143
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About
Xiliu Yang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human–robot collaboration (HRC), augmented reality (AR), and digital fabrication in architecture and construction. Their work focuses on developing intelligent interfaces and frameworks that enable seamless cooperation between human workers and robotic systems, particularly within timber prefabrication and the broader Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Yang's most influential contributions include the development of iHRC and Vizor — innovative AR-based platforms that allow intuitive, real-time task sharing between humans and industrial robots on construction sites. These systems address critical challenges in scaling automation while preserving human dexterity and craft expertise. Their 2024 paper examining HRC challenges in timber prefabrication has already garnered 33 citations, reflecting its immediate relevance to the field. Beyond interfaces, Yang has advanced multi-actor fabrication frameworks and collaborative multi-robot strategies, including work on distributed fiber structure fabrication through "Spatial Lacing." Their usability evaluations and large-scale multi-user HRC studies demonstrate a rigorous, human-centered design approach rarely seen in construction robotics research. With publications accumulating over 140 citations in just a few years, Yang is rapidly establishing themselves as a leading voice in next-generation digital construction methodologies.
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- 6A Framework for Managing Data in Multi-actor Fabrication Processes9 citations · 2022
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- 8Multi-Actor Fabrication for Digital Timber Construction6 citations · 2023
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