Sveva Valguarnera
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Sveva Valguarnera is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and early childhood education, with a primary focus on designing robotic systems that foster creativity and narrative skills in preschool children. Her most notable contribution is the development of ROBIN (ROBot for Interactive Narratives), an interactive storytelling robot co-designed with children aged 4–6, parents, and teachers. Through iterative collaborative design sessions and qualitative interviews, Valguarnera has pioneered methods for engaging very young users in the design process itself, ensuring that the robot’s interactions are developmentally appropriate and genuinely captivating. Her work, published in 2022 and garnering 7 citations, lays a foundational framework for using social robots as tools for narrative construction and language development in early childhood. By centering the child’s voice in both design and interaction, Valguarnera’s research not only advances the field of educational robotics but also offers practical insights for creating inclusive, playful technologies that support learning through storytelling. Her approach exemplifies how thoughtful, participatory design can bridge the gap between emerging technology and the unique needs of preschool learners.
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