Paulo Medeiros

About

Paulo Medeiros is a dedicated researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, computational thinking, and human-robot interaction. His work centers on democratizing access to robotics and coding for young learners, particularly through the development of accessible, low-cost robotic platforms. Medeiros’s most significant contribution is the creation and analysis of the **AZORESminiBOT** festival, a pioneering initiative that uses hands-on robotics competitions to foster coding skills, cooperative problem-solving, and computational thinking among children in the Azores. This flagship paper, with 8 citations, demonstrates the real-world impact of his approach. He also designed the **Azbot-1C**, a prototype specifically tailored for teaching mathematical concepts, and developed a simple interactive robot for primary education as part of the PeCOT project. His work on communication in educational robots bridges coordination strategies with IoT systems, while his “Climbing a Volcano” competition introduces novel, engaging challenges. With a growing citation footprint, Medeiros is shaping how robotics can be a practical, inclusive tool for STEM education, making complex concepts tangible and fun for the next generation of innovators.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotics for Young People in AZORESminiBOT

   8 citations · 2023
2. 2
   A simple interactive robot to promote computational thinking

   3 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Communication in Educational Robots: From Coordination to IoT Systems

   3 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Azbot-1C: An Educational Robot Prototype for Learning Mathematical Concepts

   2 citations · 2021
5. 5
   Climbing a Volcano: A New Robotic Competition

   2 citations · 2022

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