Mati Heidmets
Papers
9
Total Citations
75
H-Index
5
About
Mati Heidmets is a researcher at the intersection of educational technology, human-robot interaction, and applied psychology, with a focused interest in how robots can transform learning and social communication. His major contributions center on integrating educational robots into basic education, particularly for mathematics instruction. He has demonstrated that robots can serve as effective learning tools, with his 2019 study on their impact on math learning outcomes accumulating 28 citations. Heidmets has also explored the practical implementation of these technologies, examining the role of educational technologists and factors influencing the sustainability of robot-supported learning. More recently, his work has expanded to telepresence robots, investigating their potential to maintain social distance and support nonverbal communication in classrooms—a timely contribution during and after the pandemic. His pilot studies on telepresence robots and surveys on service robots’ nonverbal behavior have garnered growing attention, with several papers published in 2023–2025. Heidmets’ research is notable for bridging technical innovation with pedagogical and psychological insights, offering practical guidelines for educators and technologists. His work is increasingly cited as schools and institutions seek evidence-based approaches to integrating robotics into everyday learning environments.
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- 2Bringing an Educational Robot into a Basic Education Math Lesson12 citations · 2019
- 3Keeping distance with a telepresence robot: A pilot study11 citations · 2023
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- 8Pedagogical Guidelines for Telepresence Robots Users: A Pilot2 citations · 2025
- 9The Role of Educational Technologist in Robot Supported Math Lessons2 citations · 2019