Pedro Vitor Soares Gomes de Lima

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Pedro Vitor Soares Gomes de Lima is a researcher focused on accessible robotics education and simulation technologies. His work centers on developing open-source tools to lower barriers for students entering robotics, particularly through line-following robot platforms. His most significant contribution is the creation of a web-based 3D simulator for Pololu's 3Pi platform, detailed in his 2019 paper "3DJPi: An Open-Source Web-Based 3D Simulator for Pololu's 3Pi Platform." This simulator allows students to experiment with autonomous technologies without requiring physical hardware, making robotics education more scalable and affordable. His earlier work, "Improving Early Robotics Education Using a Line-Following Robot Simulator" (2018), has garnered 8 citations, establishing a foundation for simulator-based learning. Lima also transformed the Pololu 3Pi into a multi-programming platform, enabling diverse coding experiences on a single device. With publications in both English and Portuguese, he has reached international and local audiences, emphasizing open-source principles. His cumulative work, totaling 15 citations, demonstrates a clear commitment to democratizing robotics education through practical, accessible simulation tools that prepare students for real-world autonomous systems development.