Richard E. Pattis

Richard E. Pattis is an American computer scientist, known primarily for his work in computer programming and education. He is particularly recognized for being one of the developers of the "Karel the Robot" educational programming language, which is designed to teach programming concepts in a more visual and interactive manner. Karel the Robot is often used in introductory computer science courses to help students learn about algorithms, control structures, and problem-solving in a way that is engaging and accessible.