Advances and Challenges in Educational Robotics II
A special issue of Robotics (ISSN 2218-6581). This special issue belongs to the section "Educational Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2022) | Viewed by 6087
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Education 4.0; educational robotics; model-based learning; learning with learning and communicating robots
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2. INESC TEC—Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, Porto, Portugal
Interests: educational robotics; robotic competitions; robotics for agriculture; IoT; sensors; sensors for agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Education nowadays is facing challenges to adapt and keep pace with the fast-changing technological world. The radical digital transformation and massive introduction of robots in industry and everyday life give grounds to speak about entering the era of the fourth industrial revolution. The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic catalyzes the assimilation of remote communication and online learning. These matters necessitate novel pedagogies that will prepare people for the deliberate use of robotic systems and active participation in their development. Therefore, it is urgent to introduce, at all levels of education, teaching robotics, and teaching with robotics in ways that align with the current demands.
This Special Issue aims to present new innovative approaches to teaching smart robotics and using robotic environments to enhance the learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We solicit original contributions, which report on the development of robotic environments, implementation of educational robotics programs and competitions, and evidence-based evaluation of their learning outcomes.
Of particular interest are papers in which robotics activities combine design and analysis and involve an exploration of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, virtual and augmented realities, and 3D printing. The papers are expected to explore learning outcomes of the robotics activities related to the acquisition of knowledge and skills, as well as the development of perceptions and attitudes. The studies can target formal or informal education in universities and schools.
Prof. Dr. Igor Verner
Dr. Antonio Valente
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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