Anthony Guinchard

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Dr. Anthony Guinchard is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, maker culture, and online learning. His work focuses on democratizing access to robotics education by developing low-cost, maker-based approaches that are both scalable and inclusive. Guinchard’s most-cited paper, “Accessible Maker-Based Approaches to Educational Robotics in Online Learning” (2021, 20 citations), addresses a critical challenge: how to sustain hands-on, creative learning in robotics during the Covid-19 pandemic. He pioneered methods that allow students to build and program robots using everyday materials and open-source tools, even when physically separated from labs and equipment. This work not only helped educators transition to remote instruction but also highlighted the broader potential of maker-based learning to foster 21st-century skills like creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Guinchard’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between high-tech robotics and accessible, low-cost education, making him a key voice in efforts to broaden participation in STEM. His research continues to shape how robotics can be taught equitably, whether in classrooms, homes, or under-resourced settings.