Amritha Natarajan

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Amritha Natarajan is a researcher dedicated to democratizing technology education, with a primary focus on human-computer interaction, educational robotics, and bridging the digital divide in underserved communities. Her most influential work, "I Can Also Make Robots! Inspiring Rural Indian Children to Learn Robotics" (2019, 15 citations), introduces a low-cost, scalable educational package designed to teach robotics to secondary school students in rural India. This contribution is particularly significant for its practical approach to addressing the global digital divide, offering a replicable model that empowers children with limited resources to engage with cutting-edge technology. Natarajan’s research demonstrates that hands-on learning with affordable tools can spark curiosity and confidence, challenging socioeconomic barriers to STEM education. Her work has been recognized for its potential to transform educational equity, inspiring educators and policymakers to adopt similar interventions. By combining rigorous design with real-world impact, Natarajan continues to advocate for inclusive innovation, making her a vital voice in the movement to ensure that technological progress benefits all communities, not just the privileged few.