Job van Lagen
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Job van Lagen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational technology and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on leveraging social robots to bridge learning gaps in primary education. His most cited work, a 2021 exploratory field study, investigates how social robots can reduce mathematics hiatuses exacerbated by COVID-19 school lockdowns. This research demonstrates that traditional methods fall short when addressing pandemic-induced learning losses, and proposes social robots as adaptive, engaging tools to support young students. With 3 citations, this study has sparked interest in post-pandemic educational interventions. Van Lagen’s contributions are notable for their practical, real-world application—testing robots in classrooms to enhance math learning. His work highlights the potential of embodied AI to personalize education, making him a key voice in the growing field of social robotics for children. By combining pedagogical insight with technological innovation, van Lagen offers a compelling vision for resilient, tech-enhanced learning environments that can adapt to crises and individual student needs.
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