Santo Di Nuovo

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Santo Di Nuovo is a researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of social robotics, cognitive assessment, and assistive technology for aging populations. His research focuses on leveraging human-robot interaction to support older adults, particularly in addressing cognitive decline and dementia risk — challenges of growing urgency in aging societies worldwide. Di Nuovo's most significant contribution to the field is his pioneering work on deploying social robots as screening tools for cognitive impairment. His 2018 paper, "A Social Robot for Cognitive Assessment," demonstrated how psychometric testing could be implemented through human-robot interaction, offering a novel and potentially more accessible approach to early dementia detection, and has accumulated 24 citations reflecting its influence on the field. This work laid conceptual groundwork that he continued to develop through subsequent reviews of robotics technologies supporting social interventions for older users. Beyond individual studies, Di Nuovo has consistently worked to synthesize and advance understanding of how social robots can meaningfully improve daily life for elderly populations — both as companionship tools and clinical assessment instruments. His contributions are particularly valuable to researchers and practitioners exploring technology-driven solutions to the global challenges of population aging and cognitive health.