Carla Della Penna
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Carla Della Penna is a researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and educational technology, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable populations. Her most cited work, "Social Robots supporting the Inclusion of Unaccompanied Migrant Children: Teaching the Meaning of Culture-Related Gestures" (2019, 14 citations), pioneers the use of social robots as tutors for unaccompanied minor migrants, teaching them second languages and cultural gestures to foster integration. This research demonstrates how robots can go beyond traditional roles as tutors or therapeutic assistants to become tools for social inclusion, addressing the critical needs of displaced youth. Della Penna’s contributions lie in designing and evaluating robotic systems that bridge cultural gaps, using gesture-based learning to help migrants navigate new social environments. While her citation count is modest, her work is notable for its humanitarian focus and innovative application of robotics to real-world social challenges. She is recognized for advancing the field of socially assistive robotics, showing how technology can promote empathy, belonging, and cross-cultural understanding among the most marginalized.
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