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About
Samuel O. Azevedo is a pioneering researcher in educational robotics, with a core focus on inclusive, accessible, and low-cost technologies for STEM education. His most influential work, "CardBot" (2017, 24 citations), introduces a groundbreaking assistive methodology and low-cost technology that enables students with visual impairments or low vision to fully participate in robotics activities, directly addressing a critical gap in inclusive education. Azevedo further advances the field by developing contextualized educational robotics, where students solve interdisciplinary problems through robot construction, bridging theory and hands-on learning. He is also the driving force behind FOCORE, the first Latin American research network in robotics education, uniting universities across Brazil and Peru to create affordable software and hardware, new teaching methodologies, and continuing teacher education curricula. His earlier work on the Diagnostic Robotic Agent within the RoboEduc environment integrates Vygotsky’s learning theories into software, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to theoretically grounded, practical tools. With a career dedicated to democratizing robotics education, Azevedo’s contributions are vital for making STEM learning equitable and engaging for all students, from basic education to teacher training.
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- 2A methodology of contextualized educational robotics11 citations · 2017
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