Guillermo Amorin

Universidad de la República de Uruguay, Universidad de Montevideo

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Guillermo Amorin is a researcher at the forefront of educational robotics and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on making computational thinking accessible to learners of all ages. His most influential work centers on the design and implementation of **Robotito**, a novel robotic platform that bridges the gap between playful interaction and foundational programming skills. Amorin’s major contributions include demonstrating how robots can be programmed using intuitive, graphical languages and physical blocks—eliminating the need for written code and thereby lowering the barrier to entry for preschool and undergraduate students alike. His two most-cited papers, both from 2019, each garnering 9 citations, lay the groundwork for integrating robotics into early childhood curricula, arguing that computational thinking is an essential 21st-century skill. Beyond education, Amorin has also contributed to multi-robot systems, proposing a novel stop criterion to enhance the efficiency of autonomous mapping in unknown environments. His work is notable for its practical, child-centered approach to technology, positioning him as a key voice in the movement to democratize robotics education and foster the next generation of problem-solvers.