Fiorella Urbina
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About
Fiorella Urbina is a pioneering researcher in social robotics, specializing in the intersection of human-robot interaction and mental health care. Her work focuses on developing humanoid robots capable of performing expressive, non-verbal communication—such as body language, arm, and head movements—to facilitate natural and therapeutic interactions with humans. Urbina’s key contributions include the design and validation of a nonlinear control system for humanoid robots, enabling precise and socially appropriate gestures that enhance functional and emotional engagement. Her most cited paper (2023, 5 citations) demonstrates how closed-loop control can make robotic movements more intuitive and trustworthy, while her 2022 study (3 citations) introduces a social assistive robot tailored for isolated hospital patients, featuring gesture expression features to support mental health treatment. Though early in her career, Urbina’s work is gaining traction for its practical impact on assistive technology, bridging engineering and psychology. Her research promises to redefine how robots provide companionship and therapeutic support, making her a rising voice in socially assistive robotics.
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