Sara Giovagnoli

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Sara Giovagnoli is a researcher at the intersection of educational technology, child development, and human-robot interaction. Her work explores how emerging tools—particularly educational robots and tablets—can enhance cognitive and spatial skills in young learners. In her 2020 study on wayfinding, she demonstrated how robot-assisted navigation tasks improve children’s spatial orientation and problem-solving abilities, while her 2019 research showed that programmable robots can significantly boost creative thinking by encouraging iterative, hands-on experimentation. Though her citation counts are still growing, each paper has garnered 3 citations, reflecting early recognition in a niche field. Giovagnoli’s contributions are notable for their practical focus: she designs interventions that are both engaging for children and grounded in developmental psychology. Her work is particularly relevant for educators and technologists seeking evidence-based ways to integrate robotics into classrooms. By bridging the gap between abstract cognitive training and tangible, playful learning, Giovagnoli is helping shape how we think about the role of robots in education.