Thomas Linner is a research associate in building realization and robotics at Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM). During the last few years, he has supervised some major research projects, with a focus on the deployment of advanced technology in the building sector. He is a specialist in the area of automated production of building products as well as in the enhancement of the performance of building products by advanced technology. He completed his dissertation in the field of construction automation, focusing on automated/robotic on-site factories. Increasingly, the generation of innovatio...