Nidhi Sekhar
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About
Nidhi Sekhar is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, human-machine collaboration, and architectural craft. Her work fundamentally reimagines high-skill building trades by developing hybrid workflows that seamlessly integrate human dexterity with robotic precision. Sekhar’s key contributions center on real-time human-robot interaction in domains traditionally dominated by manual craftsmanship, such as decorative plastering and construction. Her most cited paper, “Reality is Interface” (2016, 13 citations), presents two compelling case studies demonstrating how motion capture and digital tools can augment rather than replace skilled human labor. In her related work “Decorative Robotic Plastering” (2015, 8 citations), Sekhar explores how historic techniques of decorative plastering can be revitalized through collaborative robotics, preserving artisanal knowledge while introducing new levels of accuracy and repeatability. Though her citation counts reflect an emerging field, Sekhar’s research is notable for its hands-on, practice-based methodology and its philosophical challenge to the notion that automation must displace human skill. Her work has been presented at leading architecture and fabrication conferences, positioning her as a key voice in the future of human-machine co-creation in the built environment.
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