Milan Dahal

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Milan Dahal is a researcher advancing accessible, hands-on robotics education, with a focus on lowering barriers to entry for students in diverse classroom settings. His key contributions center on the development of SmartMotors—a low-cost, trainable robotic system designed to make playful learning with technology more inclusive. Dahal’s work demonstrates that effective educational robotics need not rely on expensive, complex kits; instead, his systems enable intuitive, engaging experiences that foster computational thinking and creativity. His most cited paper, "International Collaboration to Increase Access to Educational Robotics for Students" (2023, 6 citations), highlights the global potential of his approach, while his follow-up work, "Introductory Activities for Teaching Robotics with SmartMotors" (2023, 5 citations), provides practical, classroom-ready curricula. By emphasizing affordability and ease of use, Dahal’s research directly addresses equity gaps in STEM education, empowering teachers and students—even those with limited prior technical experience—to participate in robotics learning. His ongoing efforts to integrate these tools across international collaborations mark him as a key figure in democratizing educational technology.