Paolo Rossetti

Mobsya, Università della Svizzera italiana

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Paolo Rossetti is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, STEAM education, and human-robot interaction. His work fundamentally explores how robotic platforms, particularly swarm systems, can serve as transformative tools for learning across disciplines—from computer science and AI to the social sciences and arts. Rossetti’s most cited paper, "Robot swarms as an educational tool: The Thymio’s way" (2019, 38 citations), demonstrates his pivotal contribution in designing accessible, scalable robotic ecosystems that engage students in hands-on, collaborative problem-solving. He has been instrumental in showing that swarms of simple robots can teach complex concepts like emergence and collective behavior, making advanced robotics pedagogy available to non-specialists. His research on teacher communities, notably "Teachers’ Reasons to Join a Community About Educational Robotics and STEAM: A Swiss Experience" (2021), highlights his commitment to understanding the human factors behind technology adoption in classrooms. Rossetti’s impact lies in bridging technical robotics with practical education, offering a model where robots are not just tools but partners in inquiry-based learning. His work continues to shape how educators integrate robotics into curricula, fostering creativity and computational thinking in learners worldwide.