David Keating
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David Keating’s research sits at the intersection of assistive technology, robotics, and inclusive education, with a particular focus on how robotic systems can dismantle barriers for students with disabilities. His most influential work, “Robots in the classroom: tools for accessible education” (1999, 55 citations), remains a foundational text in the field, offering one of the earliest comprehensive frameworks for integrating robots into mainstream and special education settings. Keating’s major contribution lies in shifting the conversation from robotics as a novelty to robotics as a practical, scalable tool for equity—demonstrating how telepresence robots, programmable aids, and adaptive interfaces can empower learners with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges. His work has informed classroom implementations and policy discussions globally, and his 55 citations, while modest in number, reflect enduring influence across education, engineering, and disability studies. Keating’s legacy is that of a quiet pioneer: he helped prove that the most profound impact of robotics may not be in factories or labs, but in giving every student a seat at the learning table.
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- 1Robots in the classroom: tools for accessible education55 citations · 1999