Papers
82
Total Citations
1,779
H-Index
24
About
Alessandro Di Nuovo is a prominent researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and assistive technology, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations including older adults and children with developmental conditions. His work has made substantial contributions to the design and evaluation of socially assistive robotic systems, most notably through the Robot-Era project, which explored multi-robot services for elderly care and generated over 100 citations. Di Nuovo has pioneered the use of robots as psychometric tools for cognitive assessment in older adults, and his investigations into personality factors and technology acceptance have helped shape how such systems are practically deployed. His research on robot-assisted therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder — including deep learning approaches to monitor visual attention — has attracted nearly 90 citations and opened new clinical pathways. Beyond healthcare, he has contributed to educational robotics, demonstrating that robots can meaningfully enhance learning in kindergarten settings. His 2022 paper connecting robotics and autonomous systems to the UN Sustainable Development Goals reflects an expansive, socially conscious vision for the field. With a body of work exceeding 700 cumulative citations, Di Nuovo stands as a leading voice in human-centered and socially responsible robotics research.
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- 4“Robot, tell me a tale!”88 citations · 2020
- 5Meeting sustainable development goals via robotics and autonomous systems86 citations · 2022
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- 8A Framework of Hybrid Force/Motion Skills Learning for Robots53 citations · 2020
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- 10Making fingers and words count in a cognitive robot48 citations · 2014