Anna Esposito
Consorzio Venezia Ricerche, International Institute for Advanced Scientific Studies "Eduardo R. Caianiello", University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Università degli Studi di Enna Kore
Papers
26
Total Citations
522
H-Index
14
About
Anna Esposito is a prolific interdisciplinary researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, social robotics, affective computing, and neural computing. Her most influential contribution, "Needs and Challenges in Human Computer Interaction for Processing Social Emotional Information" (2015, 109 citations), established her as a leading voice in understanding how technology can meaningfully interpret and respond to human emotion. Esposito has made significant strides in social robotics, particularly exploring how robots can be designed for domestic and public environments, and how factors such as human likeness, gender, and ethnicity influence elderly users' acceptance of assistive robots — a growing concern as aging populations increasingly rely on such technologies. Her research with children, examining playfulness and imaginative engagement with robots, reflects a lifespan approach to human-robot interaction rarely seen in the field. Her edited volume on multidisciplinary approaches to neural computing further demonstrates her breadth across cognitive science and artificial intelligence. With over 370 cumulative citations across her top works, Esposito's research has meaningfully shaped conversations around inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and socially responsive technology design.
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- 3Multidisciplinary Approaches to Neural Computing34 citations · 2017
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- 6Elders prefer female robots with a high degree of human likeness26 citations · 2019
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- 10Children’s Knowledge and Imaginary About Robots23 citations · 2015