Marina Caputo
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Dr. Marina Caputo is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of developmental robotics and pediatric neurorehabilitation. Her primary research focuses on leveraging human-robot interaction, particularly with the NAO robot, to enhance communication and social engagement in minimally verbal autistic children. In her landmark 2025 study, "Enhancing Communication in Minimally Verbal Autistic Children: A Study on NAO-Assisted Therapy," Dr. Caputo demonstrated that structured, predictable interactions with social robots can significantly improve language initiation and joint attention—areas where traditional therapies often fall short. This work, already garnering 5 citations in its first year, has positioned her as a leading voice in robot-assisted therapy. Her contributions bridge engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable, low-cost interventions for underserved populations. Dr. Caputo’s research has been recognized with the Early Career Award in Assistive Robotics, and she is frequently invited to speak at international conferences on autism and technology. For students and researchers, her work exemplifies how interdisciplinary approaches can transform theoretical robotics into tangible, life-changing tools for neurodiverse individuals.
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