Laura Fedeli
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About
Laura Fedeli’s research sits at the powerful intersection of educational technology, special education, and human-computer interaction, with a focused commitment to improving the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her major contributions center on pioneering integrated interventions that combine humanoid robotics with 3D virtual worlds to develop Theory of Mind—a critical cognitive skill often impaired in ASD. In her 2019 proposal, Fedeli outlined a single-subject research design using a highly interactive robot alongside a virtual environment to scaffold social understanding. She then advanced this work in 2020, detailing the design of a pilot study conducted in collaboration with the University of Macerata, the RobotiCSS Lab at the University of Milan Bicocca, and a local cooperative. This project innovatively merges virtual worlds with social stories, creating immersive, repeatable scenarios for children to practice social cues in a safe, controlled space. While her citation counts are still growing, reflecting the emerging nature of this niche, Fedeli’s work is notable for its practical, interdisciplinary approach—directly translating complex cognitive theories into tangible, tech-driven interventions that hold significant promise for inclusive education.
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