Yuto Kuroki

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Yuto Kuroki is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, robotics, and human-computer interaction, best known for reimagining 3D printers as multifunctional robotic platforms. His most cited work, "A 3D Printer Head as a Robotic Manipulator" (2019, 13 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach that repurposes low-cost 3D printer heads as 3-axis robotic manipulators, enabling advanced fabrication tasks such as assembling separately printed parts, breaking support materials, and actuating printed objects directly on the build plate. This work challenges conventional boundaries between printing and assembly, opening new possibilities for automated, in-situ manufacturing. Kuroki’s contributions have been recognized for their ingenuity in expanding the capabilities of accessible hardware, making sophisticated robotic manipulation available to hobbyists and researchers alike. His research demonstrates a deep commitment to democratizing advanced fabrication techniques, and his innovative use of off-the-shelf components continues to inspire new directions in interactive manufacturing and self-reconfigurable systems.