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Serge Autexier is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, programming education, and assistive robotics. His work is defined by a commitment to making technology accessible and intuitive for non-expert users, particularly through visual programming and user-centric design. Autexier’s most cited contribution, the BEESM tool (23 citations), introduces a block-based programming environment that empowers end users to control smart environments without traditional coding knowledge. He has also made significant strides in broadening participation in computing; his study on creating smart everyday objects demonstrated tangible improvements in young female students’ programming skills and attitudes (10 citations). More recently, Autexier has focused on the real-world deployment of robotic systems, leading the interdisciplinary AdaMeKoR project. His research on mobile robots in clinic environments (3 citations) emphasizes the critical importance of intuitive, multimodal human-robot interaction, ensuring that autonomous systems behave in ways that are safe and reassuring for vulnerable users. Through this work, Autexier is shaping a future where technology adapts to human needs, not the other way around.