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Federica Amato is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics, artificial intelligence, and clinical therapy, with a particular focus on neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders. Her most impactful work, "Socially Assistive Robotics combined with Artificial Intelligence for ADHD" (2021, 24 citations), introduces an innovative patient-centered methodology using the Pepper humanoid robot to support children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. By integrating the robot’s tablet and dual cameras with AI-driven interaction, Amato’s approach transforms therapeutic engagement, making it more attractive and effective for young patients. She further extends this paradigm in "The Therapeutic Use of Humanoid Robots for Behavioral Disorders" (2020, 4 citations), demonstrating how Pepper can assist therapists in treating behavioral conditions. Notably, Amato also bridges robotics and oncology, contributing to a 2024 study on trans-oral robotic surgery versus radiotherapy for HPV-mediated oropharyngeal cancer, examining survival and quality-of-life outcomes. With a cumulative citation count reflecting growing interest in her work, Amato’s research is shaping the future of patient-centered robotic therapy, offering scalable, engaging tools for clinical practice and inspiring new directions in human-robot interaction for healthcare.