V. S. Orivaldo

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Papers

2

Total Citations

13

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2

About

V. S. Orivaldo is a pioneering researcher in Educational Robotics, with a focus on democratizing access to technology and teacher training across Latin America. His major contribution is the development of the FOCORE framework, a low-cost software and hardware approach that enables the creation of sustainable robotics education programs in resource-limited settings. This work, detailed in his most-cited paper (9 citations), established the first Latin American research network in Robotics Education, uniting universities and institutes from Brazil and Peru. Orivaldo’s impact extends to practical, community-driven initiatives, as shown in his case study of an extension project in Natal/RN (4 citations), where he trained public school students for the SESI Robotics Tournament. By integrating robotics into primary school Geography classes, he demonstrated how interdisciplinary methods can foster engagement and skill development. His achievements highlight a commitment to bridging the digital divide, making robotics education accessible to Brazilian basic education students and empowering teachers with new methodologies. Orivaldo’s work is a vital resource for educators and researchers seeking scalable, inclusive approaches to STEM education in developing regions.

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H-Index
2
Papers
13
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Demystifying Educational Robotics with FOCORE: from Very Low Cost Software and Hardware Technologies to the Development of New Methodologies and Curriculum for Continuing Teacher Education and Teaching of Brazilian Basic Education Students
9 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 30
🏛 Institutions: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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