Maria de Oliveira Correia

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Maria de Oliveira Correia is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and mental healthcare, with a primary focus on the therapeutic applications of socially assistive robots (SAR). Her groundbreaking work explores how robotic systems can serve as companions, coaches, and therapeutic tools to address critical gaps in mental health service delivery. In her most cited paper, "Use of Socially Assistive Robots in Mental Health" (2023), Correia systematically maps the diverse functions and benefits of SAR, demonstrating how these technologies can overcome traditional barriers to care by providing accessible, stigma-free support. Her research has garnered significant attention, with this seminal work accumulating citations that underscore its influence in both robotics and clinical psychology communities. By bridging engineering innovation with patient-centered care, Correia has established herself as a leading voice in human-robot interaction, showing how socially assistive technologies can complement human therapists and expand mental health access to underserved populations. Her work continues to shape the development of empathetic, responsive robotic systems designed to improve psychological wellbeing.