Christian Serpente

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Christian Serpente investigates the intersection of physiotherapy, digital health, and social robotics, focusing on how emerging technologies can transform rehabilitation and patient care. His work critically examines the readiness of healthcare systems and professionals to integrate digital tools and robotic assistants into clinical practice. In his highly cited 2021 paper, "The Social Robot and the Digital Physiotherapist: Are We Ready for the Team Play?" (6 citations), Serpente explores the dual phenomena of physiotherapists increasingly engaging with digital health platforms and social robots advancing in social interaction capabilities through artificial intelligence. This contribution highlights the pressing need for interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical frameworks to ensure effective human-robot teamwork in rehabilitation settings. By bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical application, Serpente’s research informs future training, policy, and design of assistive technologies. His work is particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the human factors of healthcare automation, offering a forward-looking perspective on how physiotherapists can adapt to and leverage digital and robotic partners for improved patient outcomes.