Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Dimitris Karampatzakis is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, inclusive education, and assistive technology. His work focuses on developing and evaluating robotic interventions that empower children with disabilities—particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—to participate meaningfully in collaborative STEM learning environments. His major contributions include the design of the SAS Strategy Training framework, an innovative pedagogical approach that supports children with ASD in inclusive educational robotics activities. Karampatzakis has also pioneered methods for delivering robotics education online and through augmented reality, addressing critical gaps exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. His most-cited paper, “Collaborative Educational Robotics for the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities” (2022, 6 citations), systematically reviews the literature on inclusive robotics, while his scoping review on students with autism in educational robotics (2023, 5 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field. With a growing body of work that bridges special education, human-robot interaction, and digital pedagogy, Karampatzakis is shaping how technology can foster equity and engagement for all learners.