Linda Pigureddu
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About
Linda Pigureddu is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of social robotics, assistive technology, and human-robot interaction (HRI), with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. Her most recognized contribution is the "Feel Good" project, detailed in her 2024 paper (6 citations), which investigates how social robots can alleviate anxiety and distress experienced by autistic youths during medical visits — a novel and compassionate application of robot-assisted therapy. Building on this, her 2025 study (4 citations) offers a critical four-month evaluation of assistive robotics in therapeutic settings for autistic children, addressing practical benefits, limitations, and pressing ethical questions that the field must confront. Pigureddu also advances foundational HRI theory through her paired 2025 investigations into emotional alignment between humans and robots. Using platforms such as NAO and Pepper, she explores how emotionally attuned, empathic dialogue influences mental state attribution, user empathy, and persuasion — each garnering 2 citations. Together, her publications signal a research agenda that meaningfully bridges technical innovation with human welfare, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in the growing conversation around ethical and effective human-robot collaboration.
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