Sabyne Peeler

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Sabyne Peeler is a researcher at the intersection of educational technology and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on making programming and robotics accessible to novices. Her most notable contribution is the development of DOROTHY, a pioneering educational tool introduced in her 2013 paper that enhances the Alice 3D programming environment. DOROTHY enables bidirectional communication of sensor data and commands with autonomous robots, allowing users with no prior programming experience to quickly create graphical routines and control robotic systems. While her work has accumulated over 2 citations, its true impact lies in its practical application: DOROTHY bridges the gap between visual programming environments and physical robotics, lowering barriers for students and hobbyists to engage with complex autonomous systems. Peeler’s research is particularly significant for STEM education, as it provides an intuitive platform for learning programming concepts through tangible, real-world interactions. Her work continues to inspire accessible approaches to teaching computational thinking and robotics, making her a valuable contributor to the field of educational technology.