Gloria Sabbatini
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About
Gloria Sabbatini is a leading researcher at the intersection of developmental robotics, cognitive science, and comparative psychology. Her work centers on understanding the mechanisms of intrinsically motivated learning—how agents, whether human, animal, or robotic, acquire new skills driven by curiosity and exploration rather than external rewards. Sabbatini’s major contributions include her role in the IM-CLeVeR Project, which developed a framework for cumulative learning in versatile robots, enabling them to build increasingly complex behaviors from simple, self-motivated interactions. This foundational work, cited over 10 times, has influenced how researchers design autonomous systems capable of open-ended development. She also pioneered the “Mechatronic Board,” a cross-species experimental platform that allows direct comparison of intrinsic motivation in humans, monkeys, and humanoid robots. This tool, cited 8 times, has provided unique insights into the evolutionary and computational bases of curiosity and skill acquisition. Sabbatini’s interdisciplinary approach bridges robotics, neuroscience, and ethology, making her a key figure in creating more adaptive, lifelike artificial intelligence.
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