Giulia Barbareschi
Papers
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Total Citations
209
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About
Giulia Barbareschi is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and disability inclusion. Her work fundamentally challenges how robotic systems are designed and evaluated, moving beyond technical performance to center the lived experiences of disabled people. Her most cited paper (91 citations) analyzes gait dynamics in robotic exoskeletons, demonstrating critical differences between statically and dynamically balanced walking. This foundational work has shaped how engineers approach exoskeleton stability and user safety. Barbareschi’s landmark systematic review on diversity in HRI research (43 citations) exposed the field’s over-reliance on WEIRD populations, catalyzing a necessary shift toward more representative study designs. Her groundbreaking Avatar Robot Cafe studies (30+ citations) show how disabled workers can simultaneously control multiple robotic avatars to perform café tasks, redefining workplace participation. She has also explored how virtual avatars enable identity redefinition for people with disabilities. Her recent work on the Brain Body Jockey project and the Cuddle-Fish soft robot demonstrates her commitment to accessible, creative human augmentation. With over 200 total citations and a growing portfolio of inclusive design innovations, Barbareschi is reshaping assistive robotics to be truly participatory and empowering.
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- 5Inclusive HRI II11 citations · 2023
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- 8Accessible Parallel Embodiment of Multiple Robotic Avatars in a Cafe4 citations · 2022
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