Marco Negrini

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Marco Negrini is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and special education, whose work investigates how humanoid robots can support learners with neurodevelopmental disorders. His primary contributions focus on using robotic platforms as therapeutic and educational tools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). In his highly cited 2018 pilot study (36 citations), Negrini demonstrated that humanoid robots can serve as effective complements to traditional interventions for children with ASD, fostering social engagement and communication. Expanding this work, his 2018 paper on robotic-based teaching sessions (26 citations) provided critical evidence that robots can enhance both engagement and academic achievement in learners with individual needs, particularly those with ID, within real classroom settings. By bridging robotics, human-computer interaction, and inclusive education, Negrini has established a compelling framework for using socially assistive robots to address the unique challenges faced by special needs populations. His research continues to influence the design of adaptive, robot-mediated learning environments, offering transformative potential for inclusive education.