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Helen Crompton is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational technology, artificial intelligence, and early childhood education. Her work explores how emerging technologies—particularly humanoid robots and AI-driven simulations—can transform learning environments for young children. Crompton’s most influential study, “Humanoid robots supporting children’s learning in an early childhood setting” (86 citations), demonstrates how NAO robots can enhance intellectual and social development in preschool classrooms, using the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework as a guiding lens. This research provides critical insights into the affordances of human-robot interaction for fostering curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving in early learners. She has also advanced AI education through projects like RoboboITS, a simulation-based tutoring system that personalizes learning of AI fundamentals for secondary school students. Crompton’s work bridges theory and practice, offering educators evidence-based strategies for integrating innovative technologies into curricula. With a growing citation impact and a focus on equitable, developmentally appropriate tech integration, she is shaping how the next generation learns with—and about—intelligent systems.