Federica Nenna
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About
Federica Nenna is a human factors researcher whose work sits at the intersection of extended reality (XR), human-robot interaction (HRI), and cognitive workload assessment. Her research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern industry: understanding how humans psychologically and physiologically respond when collaborating with robots and immersive technologies in increasingly automated environments. Nenna's most cited work, "You Can't Hide Behind Your Headset" (2023, 60 citations), reveals how AR and VR platforms inadvertently expose detailed user profiles, raising critical privacy implications for the rapidly expanding XR landscape. Her systematic investigations into virtualized human-robot interactions — drawing on eye-tracking, cardiac activity, and subjective workload measures — have generated substantial scholarly attention, with key studies accumulating 38 and 32 citations respectively. Notably, she has championed inclusivity in her research, examining how gender, gaming experience, age, and worker seniority shape performance in VR-based teleoperation environments. Aligned with Industry 5.0's human-centric vision, Nenna's more recent contributions explore augmented reality digital twins, trust dynamics in collaborative robotics, and the psychological wellbeing of workers alongside cobots. With over 200 cumulative citations across her published work, she has established herself as a compelling voice bridging immersive technology design and human-centered workplace innovation.
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