Valentina Papalini
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Dr. Valentina Papalini explores the transformative intersection of physiotherapy, social robotics, and digital health. Her work investigates how physiotherapists can effectively collaborate with emerging technologies, particularly social robots and digital platforms, to enhance patient care. In her highly cited 2021 paper, "The Social Robot and the Digital Physiotherapist: Are We Ready for the Team Play?" (6 citations), she critically examines the readiness of the healthcare workforce to integrate artificial intelligence and robotic assistants into rehabilitation settings. Papalini’s research addresses a pressing question: as social robots become more adept at human interaction, how can physiotherapists adapt their roles to work alongside these digital teammates? Her contributions highlight the need for interdisciplinary training and ethical frameworks to ensure that technology augments, rather than replaces, the human touch in therapy. By bridging robotics, AI, and clinical practice, Papalini is shaping the future of rehabilitation, preparing both practitioners and patients for a new era of collaborative, technology-enhanced care.
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