Michela Aquilano
Papers
7
Total Citations
144
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About
Michela Aquilano is a leading researcher in assistive robotics and ambient intelligence (AmI), dedicated to enhancing independent living for the elderly. Her major contributions center on the design, development, and real-world experimentation of the ASTRO robotic system, a pioneering platform integrated into smart home environments. This work, detailed in her most cited paper (49 citations), demonstrates how a mobile robot can seamlessly interact with an AmI infrastructure to provide domiciliary assistance, improving quality of life and care efficiency. Aquilano’s multidisciplinary approach, highlighted in a 2011 paper (23 citations), emphasizes collaboration between technologists, elderly care organizations, and designers to create user-centered solutions. She has also contributed to the AALIANCE2 Ambient Assisted Living roadmap (21 citations), shaping strategic directions for the field. Through projects like Robot-Era, she explores the vision of 3D service robotics for aging populations. Her research, with over 140 total citations, showcases a profound impact on developing practical, integrated robotic services that address the challenges of an aging society, making her a key figure in assistive technology innovation.
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- 4Preliminary Findings of the AALIANCE2 Ambient Assisted Living Roadmap21 citations · 2014
- 5Robot-era project: The vision of 3D service robotics11 citations · 2012
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