{"id":6216,"date":"2026-03-10T09:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/?page_id=6216"},"modified":"2026-03-19T10:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:47:11","slug":"robotics-and-ai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/edtech\/research-labs-and-focus-groups\/robotics-and-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Robotics & AI Research Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We bridge the gap between technical engineering and societal impact, specializing in industrial automation, XR-integrated robotics, and inclusive AI pedagogy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research and Development Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of our research groups’ ongoing and past projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UEF Teaching Development Grant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The UEF teaching development grant was awarded in 2024 for the development of various robotics courses taught at UEF under the School of Computing (SoC) and the Department of Technical Physics (DoTP). This grant was also used to develop the RoboEdu platform, a server-based system that lets students run Ubuntu and ROS (Robot Operating System) remotely, allowing students to practice with advanced robotics software on any computer without needing expensive, high-powered hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RoboSTEAMSEN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The RoboSTEAMSEN project (2023\u20132025) focused on the intersection of robotics and inclusive education. Its primary goal was to adapt robotics and active learning methodologies to the specific needs of students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). By personalizing learning experiences, the project ensured that STEAM education is accessible to all learners. More information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RoboSTEAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The RoboSTEAM project was a foundational initiative for our group, focusing on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) with Computational Thinking (CT). By utilizing robotics and physical devices, the project developed challenge-based learning frameworks designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application in K-12 environments. More information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Courses & Training<\/h2>\n\n\n
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