Julien Bugmann

Cégep de Saint-Laurent, Université de Montréal

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Dr. Julien Bugmann is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational technology, humanoid robotics, and special education. His work focuses on leveraging programmable humanoid robots as tools to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and those facing learning difficulties. Bugmann’s key contributions demonstrate how robot programming can foster engagement, social skills, and computational thinking in neurodiverse learners. His seminal 2017 study, “Using Humanoid Robots to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder” (6 citations), explores the integration of robots like NAO into classrooms, highlighting their potential to create structured, predictable, and motivating learning environments. Building on this, his 2018 work, “Learning to Program a Humanoid Robot: Impact on Special Education Students” (4 citations), and its French-language counterpart (2 citations) provide empirical evidence that coding activities with humanoid robots can improve problem-solving abilities and self-confidence among students with learning disabilities. Though his citation counts reflect a niche but growing field, Bugmann’s research is notable for its practical, inclusive approach—bridging STEM education and therapeutic support. His work has laid foundational groundwork for using robotics as an assistive technology, inspiring educators and technologists to rethink classroom inclusivity.