Lucia Campitiello

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Lucia Campitiello is a leading researcher at the intersection of special education, educational robotics, and inclusive technology. Her work focuses on leveraging supportive technological mediators—particularly educational robots and 3D-printed resources—to transform teaching and learning for students with special needs, including those on the autism spectrum. Her most cited paper, "Educational Robots, Emotion Recognition and ASD: New Horizon in Special Education" (2024, 34 citations), pioneers the use of robots to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder recognize and manage emotions, opening new pathways for social and cognitive development. Campitiello also conducted a systematic review of educational robotics studies in Italian scientific journals (2022, 10 citations), providing a critical map of the field’s growth and impact. Additionally, her work on "Lab-H" (2022) advances inclusive education by developing 3D-printable Open Educational Resources, making learning tools more accessible and customizable. With a clear commitment to ensuring that technology serves as an empowering tool rather than a passive crutch, Campitiello’s research is shaping a more equitable future for special education.