Papers
7
Total Citations
75
H-Index
5
About
Paulo Abreu is a researcher whose work spans industrial robotics, STEAM education, and inclusive pedagogy, with a particular focus on bridging theoretical knowledge and practical application through innovative teaching methodologies. His most significant contributions lie at the intersection of robotics technology and education, making complex engineering concepts accessible to diverse learners. Abreu has been a pioneering advocate for virtual laboratory environments in robotics education. His series of publications on RobotStudio-based virtual labs — beginning in 2013 and accumulating over 16 citations — demonstrated how off-line robot programming software could effectively replicate physical laboratory experiences for university students, blending theoretical content with hands-on simulation. Beyond pedagogy, Abreu has contributed to applied robotics research, including force control strategies for industrial drilling operations (18 citations) and pneumatic device integration in robotic finishing applications. His more recent work takes a notably social dimension, exploring gender equity and inclusion within STEAM education. His 2020 paper on educational robotics for diverse and underrepresented groups earned 22 citations and led to the development of the MOOC "Educational Robotics for All," extending his inclusive educational vision to a global online audience. Abreu's career reflects a commitment to making robotics both technically rigorous and broadly accessible.
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Top Papers
- 1Educational Robotics for All: Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEAM22 citations · 2020
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- 3Robotics virtual lab based on off-line robot programming software16 citations · 2013
- 4Experiments with a Virtual Lab for Industrial Robots Programming8 citations · 2015
- 5Virtual experiment for teaching robot programming5 citations · 2014
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- 7Gender and STEAM as part of the MOOC STEAM4ALL2 citations · 2021