Fabio Nardelli
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Fabio Nardelli is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and socially assistive robotics, with a particular focus on telepresence systems for cognitive healthcare. His most notable contribution is the design and evaluation of Rebecca, a telepresence robot conceived to serve as a social assistant for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. This work, published in 2025, has already garnered early citations, signaling its growing influence in the field of gerontechnology and human-centered robotics. Nardelli’s research bridges robotics, psychology, and clinical practice, aiming to create empathetic robotic platforms that can support aging populations and individuals with cognitive impairments. By placing the robot “in the shoes” of a therapist, he explores how embodiment and remote presence can enhance therapeutic engagement and social interaction. His work is recognized for its rigorous user-centered design methodology and its potential to scale cognitive care through accessible robotic solutions. Nardelli’s contributions are particularly relevant as the demand for non-pharmacological, technology-mediated interventions continues to rise, positioning him as a key voice in the future of socially assistive robotics.
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