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Richard Balogh is a prominent researcher in educational robotics whose work has significantly shaped how robotics is taught and experienced at introductory and competitive levels. His research spans robotics education, robot competitions, remote laboratory deployment, and programming pedagogy, with a particular focus on making robotics accessible to beginners and younger learners. Among his most influential contributions is his work on applying finite state machines as a pedagogical framework in introductory robotics courses, and his development of Robotnacka — an autonomous drawing mobile robot designed to teach beginners Logo programming, which also served as the foundation for a remotely accessible robotics laboratory enabling internet-based robot control. His survey of global robotic competitions, cited 11 times, remains a valuable reference for understanding the landscape and educational value of robotics contests. Balogh has been especially active in advancing educational robotics initiatives in Slovakia, advocating for teamwork and collaborative learning in robotics curricula. His recurring contributions to the "Robotics in Education" publication series across multiple years reflect a sustained commitment to the field. With cumulative citations exceeding 90 across his key works, Balogh's scholarship continues to inform educators and researchers building the next generation of robotics learning environments.