Michela Balconi
University of the Sacred Heart, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Papers
4
Total Citations
54
H-Index
3
About
Michela Balconi is a leading neuroscientist whose research sits at the intersection of neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and human-technology interaction. Her work fundamentally explores how the human brain adapts to and integrates with advanced technologies, from collaborative robots to brain-computer interfaces. Balconi’s major contributions include pioneering neuroergonomic frameworks for human–robot collaboration, demonstrating how neural markers can optimize safety and efficiency in industrial settings. She has also made significant strides in understanding embodiment in virtual environments, showing how biofeedback can enhance the sense of ownership over artificial limbs. Her most cited work, on Neuralink’s brain-computer interfaces (2025, 18 citations), critically examines both the medical promise and profound ethical challenges of neurotechnology. With additional influential papers on co-bot interaction and social embodiment, Balconi’s research consistently bridges engineering, psychology, and ethics. Her work has garnered substantial attention, shaping how researchers and practitioners think about the future of human augmentation and collaborative intelligence.
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- 2Human–Co-Bot Interaction and Neuroergonomics: Co-Botic vs. Robotic Systems17 citations · 2021
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