Ilaria Bortone
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About
Ilaria Bortone is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a primary focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Her pioneering work explores how social robots and sensor technologies can revolutionize therapeutic interventions for children with ASD, particularly in developing communication skills and body awareness. Bortone's most influential contributions include the innovative use of social robots for postural education, demonstrating how robotic systems can help ASD children develop better body consciousness and spatial awareness—a novel approach that has garnered significant attention in the field. Her 2014 and 2017 papers, each with 9 citations, showcase her development of integrated systems combining assistive robots, RGB-D sensors, and graphical user interfaces to encourage communication. Notably, her implementation of a Digital PECS Therapy interface represents a groundbreaking adaptation of the established Picture Exchange Communication System into a technology-enhanced format, making communication therapy more accessible and engaging for ASD populations. Bortone's work stands at the forefront of human-robot interaction in therapeutic contexts, offering promising pathways for technology-assisted interventions in special education.
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