Nuno Pereira da Silva

Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

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Nuno Pereira da Silva is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, construction engineering, and immersive technologies. His primary focus lies in developing simulation-based methodologies that enable the safe, cost-effective, and scalable analysis of robotic construction systems before physical deployment. His most-cited work, "Robotic construction analysis: simulation with virtual reality" (2022, 25 citations), introduces a novel framework that leverages virtual reality to model and evaluate the economic and social impacts of construction robotics—addressing a critical gap where traditional physical testing is prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. By creating high-fidelity virtual environments, da Silva’s research allows stakeholders to visualize, assess, and optimize robotic workflows, thereby accelerating the adoption of automation in the built environment. His contributions are pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical advances in robotics and practical, real-world construction applications. Through his innovative use of VR as an analytical tool, da Silva is shaping a future where construction sites are safer, more efficient, and technologically integrated, making his work essential reading for researchers and practitioners in construction automation and human-robot interaction.