Alicia Nahmad Vazquez
Cardiff University, Welsh Government, Santa Monica College, University of Calgary
Papers
6
Total Citations
22
H-Index
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About
Alicia Nahmad Vazquez is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of architectural design, digital fabrication, and human-robot collaboration. Her work consistently explores how industrial robotic systems can be meaningfully integrated into creative and construction workflows, positioning robots not merely as automated tools but as collaborative partners in the design process. Her early investigations demonstrated how six-axis robotic arms and advanced material technologies could enable customized, free-form concrete structures through dynamic feedback loops — work that laid a conceptual foundation for on-site robotic construction. She subsequently developed frameworks for "symbiotic agencies," where robotic technology amplifies human creativity through material-directed generative processes. This distinctive philosophy distinguishes her contributions from purely automation-focused approaches. Nahmad Vazquez has also made significant strides in understanding the human dimensions of human-robot collaboration, examining critical factors such as trust, reliance, and team fluency that determine the success of integrated design teams. More recently, her research has expanded into sustainable timber construction, investigating decentralized robotic micro-factories and digital fabrication workflows accessible to small and medium enterprises. With citations accumulating across architecture, robotics, and design research communities, her interdisciplinary scholarship continues to shape how designers and engineers conceive of collaborative robotic futures.
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