Robert Leicht
Papers
14
Total Citations
70
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Robert Leicht is a leading researcher at the forefront of construction robotics and automation, with a focus on bridging the gap between digital design and physical robotic execution. His work centers on overcoming critical barriers to robotics adoption in construction, including information exchange between Building Information Models (BIM) and robots, and the development of standardized schemas for robotic operations. Leicht’s major contributions include the creation of a Construction Robot Schema (CRS) to facilitate data exchange and decision-making for construction planners, as well as frameworks for categorizing construction tasks by their suitability for robotic automation. His most cited work, “Barrier Analysis of Effective Implementation of Robotics in the Construction Industry” (20 citations), provides a foundational understanding of the obstacles facing the industry. He has also advanced parametric modeling methods for masonry wall systems and developed graph-based approaches to analyze schedule dependencies for robotic construction. With over 60 total citations across his publications, Leicht’s research is instrumental in shaping how the construction industry can integrate robotics to address labor shortages, improve safety, and enhance productivity.
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Top Papers
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- 2Information Exchange for Supporting BIM to Robotic Construction10 citations · 2022
- 3Automated material selection based on detected construction progress6 citations · 2022
- 4Validation of a Construction Robotics Schema for Site Operation Planning4 citations · 2024
- 5A Schema for Robotics Operations in Construction4 citations · 2024
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- 10Developing a Work Package Approach for Construction Robotics3 citations · 2024