Thomas Wernbacher

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Thomas Wernbacher is a leading researcher at the forefront of educational technology, with a primary focus on the integration of telepresence robots into learning environments. His work critically examines how mobile robotic platforms can bridge physical distances in education, offering both empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks for their effective deployment. Wernbacher’s most impactful contribution, the 2022 paper "TRINE: TELEPRESENCE ROBOTS IN EDUCATION," has garnered 22 citations and serves as a cornerstone for understanding the pedagogical potential of these systems. He has further explored the nuanced benefits and limitations of this technology in subsequent studies, including a 2023 paper on the limits and benefits of telepresence robots (9 citations) and a 2022 work on their strengths and weaknesses (7 citations). Beyond applied research, Wernbacher has ventured into the theoretical domain of human-robot interaction, introducing the novel concept of "Digital-Agent Signatures" in a 2020 publication. His collaborative, multi-institutional approach—spanning partners in Austria, Malta, Germany, and Greece—underscores his commitment to shaping the future of remote and hybrid education through rigorous, practical investigation.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   TRINE: TELEPRESENCE ROBOTS IN EDUCATION

   22 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Limits and Benefits of Using Telepresence Robots for Educational Purposes

   9 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Mobile Telepresence Robots in Education: Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses, and Challenges

   7 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Introducing the Concept of Digital-Agent Signatures for Human-Robot-Robot-Human Interaction

   2 citations · 2020
5. 5
   A FOCUS GROUP STUDY ON TELEPRESENCE ROBOTS IN EDUCATION

   2 citations · 2022

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