Vito Antonio Iannelli
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Vito Antonio Iannelli’s research sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction and special education, with a primary focus on leveraging social robotics to support individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). His most-cited work, “Exploring engagement with robots among persons with neurodevelopmental disorders” (2017), provides foundational insights into how engagement—a critical prerequisite for learning—can be fostered in NDD subjects through robotic interaction. In this empirical study, Iannelli and his team worked with five participants and three different robots, demonstrating that even brief, structured encounters with social robots can elicit meaningful engagement in this population. Though his citation count (6) reflects the niche and emerging nature of this field, the work is notable for its pioneering approach: it bridges robotics, psychology, and education to address a real-world challenge. Iannelli’s contributions are particularly valuable for researchers and practitioners designing assistive technologies, as his findings underscore the potential of robots not merely as tools, but as catalysts for social and cognitive development in vulnerable groups. His work continues to inspire further exploration into personalized, robot-mediated interventions.
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