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Luca Pugliese’s research lies at the critical intersection of gerontechnology and human-computer interaction, with a focused expertise in the psychological dimensions of assistive technologies for aging populations. His major contribution is a comprehensive two-part investigation into seniors’ needs and preferences regarding advanced assistive tools, including assistive robots and embodied conversational agents. In Part A (2020, 26 citations), Pugliese systematically reviews theoretical models of technology acceptance, mapping the psychological factors that drive or hinder adoption among older users. Part B (2021, 13 citations) extends this work by examining empirical studies to identify specific design preferences, from interface simplicity to conversational tone. Together, these papers provide a foundational framework for developers and clinicians, emphasizing that successful aging-in-place technologies must be psychologically attuned to seniors’ autonomy, privacy concerns, and emotional comfort. Pugliese’s work is notable for bridging engineering and psychology, ensuring that innovation serves the user—not the other way around. For students and researchers, his research offers a vital reminder: the most advanced technology fails if it does not first understand the human behind the interface.
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