Giulia Pusceddu

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Giulia Pusceddu investigates the intersection of social robotics and human psychology, focusing on how robots influence group dynamics, social inclusion, and educational outcomes. Her work centers on children’s perceptions of and interactions with robots in learning environments, exploring both the potential benefits and the psychological nuances of human-robot relationships. In her highly cited 2022 study, she examined how training teachers to use robots as educational tools shifts their perceptions of robotics, laying groundwork for classroom integration. Her 2023 paper “What if a Social Robot Excluded You?”—which has garnered 8 citations—probes the discomfort and stress caused by robot-led exclusion, revealing robots’ power to shape group belonging. Another 2023 study, “At school with a robot,” with 6 citations, explores Italian students’ evolving expectations of robots during educational programs. Most recently, her 2025 work analyzes children’s strategies when receiving advice from iCub and Nao robots during group tasks. With a growing citation footprint, Pusceddu’s research is vital for designing socially aware robots that can foster positive, inclusive interactions in classrooms and beyond.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Training School Teachers to Use Robots as an Educational Tool: The Impact on Robotics Perception

   9 citations · 2022
2. 2
   What if a Social Robot Excluded You?

   8 citations · 2023
3. 3
   At school with a robot: Italian students’ perception of robotics during an educational program.

   6 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Exploring Children’s Strategies in Response to Robot’s Advice During a Group Task with iCub and Nao

   2 citations · 2025

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