Luis Arturo Pacheco
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR OF THE INTERACTIVE MACHINES LAB
School of Architecture
lpachecoalcala@fau.edu
Luis Arturo Pacheco is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at 麻豆精品视频 and Director of the Interactive Machines Lab, where his research explores the intersection of computational design, robotics, and digital fabrication. His work focuses on developing intuitive robot control interfaces for creative professionals and advancing innovative workflows for digital manufacturing in construction. He is also a Doctor of Design candidate (2025), with research centered on procedural robot control and integration interfaces in architectural robotics.
Luis is the creator of Animaquina, a Blender add-on for controlling robotic arms, and founder of Neobrutal Studio, a consulting practice focused on additive manufacturing and robotics. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of MakerMex, Mexico鈥檚 first 3D printer manufacturing company, where he led the development of 3D printers, laser cutters, and custom robotic systems. He also co-founded MakerLab Le贸n and MakerScad, initiatives promoting open-source technologies and digital fabrication.
He holds a master鈥檚 degree in Robotics and Advanced Construction from IAAC in Barcelona and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture from Universidad de La Salle听 Baj铆o in Mexico. In 2016, he was recognized as one of Mexico鈥檚 MIT Innovators Under 35.