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Lloyd Greenwald is a leading figure in the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence into undergraduate education. His work centers on making AI and robotics accessible through low-cost, hands-on platforms, fundamentally shaping how these subjects are taught. A key contribution is his editorial introduction to a special issue on robotics in AI education, which has garnered 49 citations and serves as a foundational resource for educators navigating hardware and software trade-offs. Greenwald’s research also extends to the practical challenges of deploying sensor networks, addressing critical constraints like limited memory and power for applications in environmental monitoring and biomedicine. His influential paper on mobile robot labs, also with 49 citations, demonstrates how small, affordable robots can achieve both educational and advanced research goals, moving beyond initial toy-like uses. Additionally, Greenwald has been a prominent organizer and contributor to major AI events, including the 2004 AAAI Spring Symposium Series and the 2005 AAAI Mobile Robot Competition, helping to foster community and innovation. Through his work, Greenwald has made robotics and AI more tangible, demonstrating that powerful learning and discovery can begin with simple, accessible tools.