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Julen Astudillo is a leading researcher in construction robotics, with a primary focus on cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs) for high-rise building automation. His major contribution lies in pioneering the use of CDPRs for the precise and safe installation of curtain wall modules (CWMs)—heavy prefabricated walls traditionally positioned manually with cranes and bindings under hazardous conditions. Astudillo’s 2022 paper, which has garnered 79 citations, demonstrated that a CDPR could install CWMs with sufficient accuracy while remaining competitive with conventional methods, effectively addressing a critical safety and efficiency gap in construction. His earlier 2020 work, with 23 citations, introduced a modular end-effector design, further refining the system’s stability and adaptability. By replacing risky manual labor with robotic precision, Astudillo’s research offers a transformative solution for reducing workplace injuries and weather-related delays in high-altitude construction. His work is notable for bridging robotics engineering and practical building applications, making him a key figure in the emerging field of automated construction.