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Carlos Fernando Joventino^1,2, Raphael de Abreu Alves E Silva¹, Jonathas H M Pereira^1,2

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Robotics simulators enhance STEM education by enabling students to build robots without kits. This approach improves team integration and fosters competition-based learning for K-12 students.

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Area of Science:

Robotics
STEM Education
Educational Technology

Background:

Robotics simulators are crucial for developing new applications and training remote systems.
Robotics is integral to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the increased importance of simulators in education.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the specific benefits of robotics simulators for K-12 students.
To explore the use of simulators in individualized family service plan/resource teacher for the gifted models.
To analyze how simulators aid undergraduate students in technical decision-making and real-virtual world transitions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of simulator applications in K-12 and undergraduate robotics education.
Analysis of the sim-to-real approach for skill equalization and team integration.
Examination of simulation's role in fostering competition-based learning.

Main Results:

Simulators enable students to develop robotics skills without commercial kits.
Early simulation in a sim-to-real approach improves team integration and reduces skill dependency.
Simulation equalizes student abilities, regardless of background, and motivates harder work in real implementation.

Conclusions:

Robotics simulators offer significant benefits for K-12 STEM education, promoting inclusivity and skill development.
The sim-to-real approach effectively bridges the gap between virtual learning and practical application.
Simulation fosters a more equitable and competitive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and performance.