Gisele Ragusa
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Total Citations
366
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About
Gisele Ragusa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics (SAR) and education, with a particular focus on children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and diverse learning needs. Her work centers on designing and deploying personalized, long-term robotic interventions that support social, cognitive, and nutritional development. Ragusa’s landmark study on in-home SAR for children with ASD (133 citations) demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of month-long, personalized robot interactions, while her DragonBot research (124 citations) showed how robots can teach nutrition through play to diverse groups of first-graders. She has also advanced early robotics education, revealing its impact on coding knowledge and career interest in elementary students. Ragusa’s contributions include pioneering personalized number concepts learning for preschoolers and enhancing telepresence robot awareness for homebound students. With over 360 citations across her most-cited works, she has shaped the field of human-robot interaction, emphasizing long-term, in-home studies that bridge technology and inclusive education. Her achievements highlight a commitment to making robotics accessible and effective for children with diverse needs.
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