Genoveffa Tortora
Papers
6
Total Citations
40
H-Index
4
About
Genoveffa Tortora is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics and artificial intelligence, dedicated to transforming mental health and educational interventions. Her work focuses on developing patient-centered robotic therapies for neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, notably ADHD and schizophrenia, using humanoid platforms like Pepper and Furhat. Tortora’s major contributions include designing a novel therapeutic methodology that integrates Pepper’s tablet and cameras to make therapy more engaging for children with attention deficits—a concept detailed in her highly cited 2021 paper (24 citations). She has also advanced care for schizophrenia patients through AI-driven robotic support (2023) and explored reminiscence therapy with her “RetroMind” tool (2024). Her research on humanoid robots for behavioral disorders (2020, 4 citations) and multimodal conversational interfaces (2024) underscores her commitment to accessible, interactive care. With over 40 cumulative citations and recent work on robot-mediated team-based learning (2025), Tortora is shaping a future where robots serve as empathetic, therapeutic partners, making her a key figure in human-robot interaction and clinical robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Socially Assistive Robotics combined with Artificial Intelligence for ADHD24 citations · 2021
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- 4The Therapeutic Use of Humanoid Robots for Behavioral Disorders4 citations · 2020
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