Luis Pacheco

Research Specialist, FIU lpacheco@fiu.edu

Luis Pacheco is a research specialist at FIU’s RDF lab, where he also serves as an adjunct professor at the School of Architecture and the Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab. With a deep specialization in digital manufacturing, computational design, and architectural robotics, his research emphasizes innovative workflows in additive manufacturing for construction and the development of robot control interfaces. He is developing Animaquina, a Blender add-on for controlling robotic arms. He is also the founder of Neobrutal Studio, a consulting company for additive manufacturing and robotics. He was previously the co-founder and CEO of MakerMex, Mexico’s first 3D printer manufacturing company.