Eric Peterson
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About
Eric Peterson is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, digital fabrication, and workforce education. Based at Florida International University’s Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab, his work centers on developing innovative manufacturing techniques and accessible training tools for the 21st-century workforce. Peterson’s most notable contribution is the development of a novel “print-on-print” additive manufacturing method for robotic multi-bias fabrication of compound-curved sandwich structures, enabling the 3D printing of complex, lightweight open grid cores using a thermoplastic extruder mounted on a robotic arm. This breakthrough advances the production of high-performance, curved composite parts for aerospace and automotive applications. Equally impactful is his work in educational robotics, where he has pioneered the use of virtual reality to teach robotics and digital fabrication, creating immersive curricula that prepare students for modern manufacturing careers. With over a decade of combined citations, Peterson’s research bridges cutting-edge manufacturing science with practical, scalable education, making him a key figure in shaping both the technologies and the skilled workforce of tomorrow.
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