A.J. Hidding

A.J. Hidding is a researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology. Their work focuses on integrating robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable design principles to develop innovative solutions for off-Earth habitat systems and terrestrial architectural applications.

• Active in robotics, design engineering, and human-robot interaction
• Key contributions to Mars habitat construction and AI-supported ambient control systems
• Recipient of Best Paper Award at FICTA 2024 (2024)
• Co-developer of the Rhizome project for autonomous off-Earth construction (2021)
• Collaborates with robotics experts, aerospace engineers, and AI researchers

Their research output demonstrates a convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable architecture, with particular emphasis on collaborative robotic systems, adaptive environments, and planetary colonization. Recent publications explore computer vision integration, AI-supported human-building interaction, and robotic manufacturing for extraterrestrial habitats.

Scientific awards include:

• Best Paper Award at FICTA 2024
• Rhizome Project Recognition (2021)

As part of their research, Hidding collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the Rhizome initiative, which aims to create autarkic design-to-robotic systems for off-Earth habitats. Their work has been featured in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals, with notable mentions in news media and social platforms like X.