Cristiana Sanalitro
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Cristiana Sanalitro is a leading voice in human-robot interaction, with a focused commitment to inclusive and participatory design. Her research centers on developing socially assistive robotics for vulnerable populations, particularly the Deaf community. Her most cited work, "Nothing About Us Without Us: a participatory design for an Inclusive Signing Tiago Robot" (2022), exemplifies her core contribution: championing a co-creation methodology where end-users are not merely test subjects but active partners in the design process. This paper, with 7 citations, has established a crucial framework for ensuring that assistive technologies are genuinely responsive to the needs of their users. By applying this approach to a signing robot, Sanalitro has pioneered a more ethical and effective path for integrating robotics into sensitive service contexts. Her work is a powerful reminder that the success of assistive technology hinges on deep, respectful collaboration with the communities it aims to serve, setting a new standard for the field.
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