Lidia Atanasova
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5
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74
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About
Lidia Atanasova is a researcher working at the cutting edge of computational design, robotic fabrication, and human-robot collaboration in architecture, engineering, and construction. Her work investigates how intelligent workflows can bridge the gap between digital design precision and the adaptive, unpredictable demands of real-world construction environments. Atanasova's most influential contribution, "Tie a Knot" (2022, 31 citations), demonstrated how humans and robots can cooperatively assemble complex wooden structures using rope joints — a landmark study in fabrication-aware design. She has extended this vision through augmented reality interfaces, as seen in her "Cooperative Augmented Assembly" framework (2024, 15 citations), which enhances on-site robotic fabrication with real-time human guidance. Her work on mobile clay formwork for concrete construction (2022, 13 citations) further showcases her interest in adaptive, material-sensitive digital fabrication methods. Across her research, Atanasova consistently challenges the assumption that automation must exclude human judgment, instead designing systems where human and robotic capabilities are mutually reinforcing. Her theoretical contributions, including "Prototype As Artefact" (2020, 10 citations), reflect a deep engagement with design epistemology. With a growing citation record and expanding research agenda, she is an emerging voice shaping the future of intelligent construction.
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