Giuseppina Sgandurra
Papers
12
Total Citations
425
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About
Giuseppina Sgandurra is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational robotics, cognitive development, and pediatric rehabilitation. Her work centers on how robotic and digital technologies can enhance executive functions—critical cognitive skills like planning, inhibition, and problem-solving—in both typically developing children and those with special needs. Her landmark 2017 pilot study on educational robotics and executive functions in preschoolers has garnered over 200 citations, establishing a foundational link between robot programming and cognitive empowerment. She has extended this work to children with Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental conditions, demonstrating that robotics can serve as an inclusive, engaging tool for improving higher-order thinking. More recently, Sgandurra has focused on the clinical translation of rehabilitation robotics, leading the Italian CICERONE consensus conference and authoring position papers that identify barriers and solutions for integrating robots into stroke and pediatric rehabilitation. Her research is notable for its rigorous methodology—including randomized controlled trials—and its emphasis on real-world implementation, making her a key voice in bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical practice.
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- 2Educational Robotics in Down Syndrome: A Feasibility Study62 citations · 2018
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- 6Robot Programming to Empower Higher Cognitive Functions in Early Childhood13 citations · 2019
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