Alex Polishuk
Papers
15
Total Citations
217
H-Index
8
About
Alex Polishuk is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics education, human-robot interaction, and immersive learning technologies. Working extensively in collaboration with institutions such as MadaTech (Israel's National Museum of Science, Technology and Space) and the Technion, Polishuk has dedicated his career to exploring how humanoid and android robots can transform science education for young learners. His landmark studies comparing robot-led science lessons — featuring platforms like RoboThespian and SAYA — across classrooms in Israel and Tokyo demonstrated that human-like robots can meaningfully enhance student engagement and scientific curiosity, accumulating over 40 and 35 citations respectively. Beyond the classroom, Polishuk has championed augmented and virtual reality as powerful tools for robotics training, with his 2022 AR/VR study garnering 28 citations among engineering undergraduates. His work on digital twins, including training students with a virtual Baxter robot, reflects a forward-thinking embrace of Industry 4.0 pedagogies. Polishuk has also contributed significantly to teacher professional development, equipping in-service educators with emerging technologies. Collectively, his body of work, spanning science museums, universities, and teacher training, has shaped a compelling vision for the future of technology-enhanced STEM education.
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Top Papers
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- 2Elementary science lesson delivered by robot35 citations · 2013
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- 4Elementary science lesson delivered by robot22 citations · 2013
- 5An Elementary Science Class with a Robot Teacher20 citations · 2017
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- 7The Challenge of Robotics Education in Science Museums13 citations · 2012
- 8A learning excellence program in a science museum as a pathway into robotics10 citations · 2012
- 9Interaction with animated robots in science museum programs8 citations · 2012
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