Design, Construction and Planning
Human-Centered Technology in Construction Lab (HCTC)
Led by Masoud Gheisari · Construction Management
What we study
The lab studies how robots and AI work with people in construction, using virtual/augmented reality and drones. They focus on safety and education in building projects.
What working here is like
- Computational
- Building & testing
- Coding helps
- Papers
- 5
What we're looking for
“Strongly motivated students are always invited to join HCTC Lab. Please email Dr. Gheisari at masoud@ufl.edu with a current CV and a statement of research interest.”
Recent papers, explained
- Human–Robot Collaboration Levels in Construction with Mobile Ground Robots: Cognitive Workload, Safety Perception, and Attitudes
2026 · Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Studies how people perceive and work with robots on construction sites.
- Bidirectional multimodal worker-drone communication in a real-world construction environment
2026 · Automation in Construction
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- Online Construction Site Visits: Comparing Systematic and Nonsystematic Learning Progression in Students’ Knowledge Development and Collaborative Problem-Solving
2026 · Journal of Civil Engineering Education
Compares structured vs. unstructured virtual site visits for learning and teamwork.
- VirtuAI-Safe: Personalized Situated Safety Learning through Integration of VR and LLMs
2026 · Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering
Tests a VR and AI-based system to teach construction safety in real-world scenarios.
- Beyond the laggard myth: time-series analysis of AI job market dynamics in construction
2026 · Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
Analyzes AI job trends in construction compared to other industries over four years.
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How to reach out
Masoud Gheisari hasn't set up this page yet. Their UF Scholars profile lists their publications.