Caterina Padulo

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Caterina Padulo is a cognitive psychologist whose research lies at the intersection of human memory, aging, and human-robot interaction. Her most cited work, "hUGO, a Humanoid Robot for Training Memory: A Pilot Study on Healthy Younger and Older Adults" (2024), exemplifies her innovative approach to addressing the cognitive challenges of an aging population. In this study, she demonstrated how a humanoid robot can be used to deliver memory training exercises, showing promising results for both younger and older adults. This work directly responds to the pressing societal issue of a rapidly aging Europe, where by 2023 one-fifth of the EU population was aged 65 and over, and many older adults live alone. Padulo’s research bridges experimental psychology and robotics, exploring how technology can support cognitive health and independence in later life. Her work has garnered attention for its practical implications, with her pilot study already accumulating citations as a foundational piece in the emerging field of socially assistive robotics for cognitive training. Through her research, Padulo is helping to shape how we understand and support memory function across the lifespan.