Papers
9
Total Citations
237
H-Index
6
About
Alessandro Russo is a leading researcher in socially assistive robotics, with a primary focus on improving the quality of life for older adults living with dementia. His work centers on human-robot interaction, dialogue systems, and knowledge-driven support for reminiscence therapy. As a key contributor to the EU-funded MARIO project, Russo has been instrumental in validating companion robots in both residential care and hospital settings. His most cited paper (77 citations) provides critical evidence for the effectiveness of service robots for people with dementia, while a companion study (63 citations) quantifies improvements in quality of life, depression, and perceived social support. Russo has also advanced the field by developing a reference architecture for social robots and ontology-based knowledge management systems that enable personalized, context-aware interactions. His research on dialogue systems (49 citations) lays the groundwork for natural communication between assistive robots and patients. Through rigorous validation studies and innovative technical frameworks, Russo has demonstrated that companion robots can meaningfully enhance social engagement and emotional well-being in dementia care, establishing him as a pivotal figure in the intersection of gerontechnology and human-robot interaction.
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- 4A reference architecture for social robots17 citations · 2021
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- 6MARIO Project: Experimentation in the Hospital Setting9 citations · 2019
- 7Knowledge-Driven Support For Reminiscence On Companion Robots4 citations · 2017
- 8Can robots improve the quality of life in people with dementia?3 citations · 2018
- 9MARIO Project: Validation in the Hospital Setting2 citations · 2019