Patrizia Bisiacchi

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Patrizia Bisiacchi is a leading cognitive neuroscientist whose work bridges the psychology of human-robot interaction with the neuropsychology of aging and memory. Her research focuses on how psychoaffective and cognitive factors influence the acceptance and usability of assistive wearable devices, a critical area for improving rehabilitation outcomes. In her highly cited 2025 pilot study on human-robot interactions, she demonstrated that individual differences in emotional state and cognitive load directly impact how effectively patients engage with robotic rehabilitation tools, challenging the one-size-fits-all approach in assistive technology. This work, already garnering 4 citations, has laid the groundwork for developing personalized guidelines that could revolutionize neurorehabilitation. Beyond robotics, Bisiacchi has made foundational contributions to understanding prospective memory in aging populations, exploring how cognitive decline affects the ability to remember future intentions. Her interdisciplinary approach—combining experimental psychology, neuroimaging, and human factors engineering—has positioned her as a key voice in designing more intuitive, user-centered assistive technologies. Her research not only advances theoretical models of human cognition but also offers practical solutions for improving quality of life in clinical and aging populations.