Amelia Licari

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Dr. Amelia Licari is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric respiratory medicine and robotics. Her work focuses on leveraging social assistive robots to improve therapeutic adherence and quality of life for children with chronic conditions, particularly asthma. Her most cited paper, "Social robots and therapeutic adherence: A new challenge in pediatric asthma?" (2020, 22 citations), introduced a novel framework for using humanoid robots as engaging, non-pharmacological tools to motivate young patients in disease management. This work has sparked interdisciplinary interest in how robotics can address behavioral barriers in pediatric care. Dr. Licari further advanced the field with her 2023 review, "Medical assistive robots," which systematically categorized how social MARs can support chronic respiratory disease management, including asthma and COPD. Her contributions are notable for bridging engineering, psychology, and clinical medicine, offering scalable, child-friendly interventions that reduce healthcare disparities. With her innovative approach, Dr. Licari is shaping a future where technology becomes a compassionate partner in pediatric healthcare.