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Giovanni Melone is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics, digital health, and neurorehabilitation. His work primarily focuses on developing technology-driven interventions for Parkinson’s disease (PD), with a special emphasis on combining dance therapy with robotic assistance to improve motor function, balance, and quality of life in older adults. Melone’s major contributions include the design and feasibility testing of the SI-ROBOTICS protocol, which integrates Irish dancing with social robots and wearable sensors to create engaging, personalized rehabilitation experiences. His 2021 study protocol, “Dancing With Parkinson’s Disease,” has garnered 17 citations, while his 2025 feasibility study has already accumulated 10 citations, underscoring growing interest in this novel approach. Melone has also advanced the field of telepresence and cognitive support, designing “Rebecca,” a social robot for cognitive stimulation therapy. His work on edge-fog-cloud architectures for rehabilitation demonstrates a commitment to scalable, real-world solutions. By merging dance, robotics, and sensor technology, Melone is redefining how we deliver non-pharmacological, person-centered care for neurodegenerative conditions.