Yuxi Liu

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Yuxi Liu is a rising leader in computational design and robotic construction, with a focus on sustainable, circular building systems. Their research centers on developing geometrically interlocking, dry-joint building elements that enable rapid robotic assembly, disassembly, and reassembly—a paradigm shift toward zero-waste architecture. Liu’s most cited work, "Designing for Robotic (Dis-)Assembly" (2023), demonstrates how prefabricated modules can be repeatedly reconfigured without adhesives or fasteners, drastically reducing construction waste and carbon emissions. Though early in their career, this paper has already garnered attention for its practical pathway to a circular economy in the built environment. Liu’s contributions bridge digital fabrication, structural optimization, and robotics, offering scalable solutions for adaptive reuse and disaster-resilient shelters. Their work is particularly notable for integrating material efficiency with automation, challenging the “demolish-and-rebuild” model. As a researcher, Liu is shaping the future of construction—where buildings are no longer static but dynamic, reusable assemblies.