Rune Fogh

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Rune Fogh is a researcher and designer whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, education, and tangible interaction. His primary research areas include modular robotics, creative learning, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on making robotic systems accessible and engaging for children and non-experts. Fogh is best known for his central role in developing the **Fable modular robotic system**, a flexible, open-ended platform designed to transform robotics from a specialist activity into a creative, hands-on learning experience. His most cited paper, *"Fable II: Design of a modular robot for creative learning"* (25 citations), outlines how modularity and intuitive assembly can empower users to build and program their own robotic ideas. Complementing this, Fogh introduced the **Playte tangible interface** (10 citations), which uses LEGO-like bricks to allow children to physically program and animate robot behaviors, blending digital control with physical play. Through his work, Fogh has demonstrated that modular, voice-sensing, and tangible interfaces can lower the barrier to entry for robotics, making it a powerful tool for makers, students, and researchers alike. His contributions have helped shape the field of educational robotics by prioritizing user agency, creativity, and playful interaction.