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Wolfgang Leister is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and educational technology, with a particular focus on how robotic systems can enhance learning across age groups. His most influential work centers on designing engaging robotic teaching assistants, exemplified by his highly cited 2019 study (33 citations) using the humanoid robot Baxter to explore capabilities for adult education. Leister’s innovative “Engagement Profile” framework provides a systematic method for tailoring robot behaviors to maintain learner interest and participation. He has also made significant contributions to early childhood education through his work on robot-enhanced language learning, transforming the existing “Language Shower” program into a digital solution for Norwegian day-care centers. By integrating smartphone apps with NAO robots, Leister’s approach bridges digital and physical learning environments to support language acquisition in young children. His research, which has garnered over 50 citations, demonstrates a practical commitment to deploying robotics in real-world educational settings, from graduate schools to day-care centers, and offers valuable design principles for creating effective, engaging robotic teaching assistants.