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Yiwei Weng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of construction robotics, additive manufacturing, and smart building technologies. His work has profoundly shaped how the construction industry approaches automation, with a particular focus on 3D concrete printing (3DCP), mobile robotic systems, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration. Weng's landmark 2018 paper on large-scale 3D printing by a team of mobile robots — now cited over 400 times — established a new paradigm for autonomous, scalable construction, demonstrating that collaborative robotic systems could feasibly replace traditional building methods. Complementing this, his empirical modeling of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites has provided the construction community with critical tools for optimizing printable materials, garnering over 140 citations. More recently, Weng has advanced the field by integrating BIM-enabled collaborative robots with rebar reinforcement systems, tackling one of the most persistent barriers to widespread 3DCP adoption. His contributions extend to Modular Integrated Construction and dynamic motion planning for robots in complex site environments. Collectively, his body of work, exceeding 650 citations, positions him as a leading voice driving the digital and robotic transformation of the modern construction industry.