Lucia Pigini
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About
Lucia Pigini is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-robot interaction, and aging, with a particular focus on improving the quality of life for frail older adults through innovative robotic solutions. Her most influential contribution, a 2012 paper on user-centered design for manipulation-capable service robots assisting elderly people at home, has garnered 78 citations and established her as a key voice in defining how robots can intelligently balance autonomy with human oversight. Alongside this, her early investigation into semi-autonomous teleoperated robots (2010) and comprehensive user needs surveys laid critical groundwork for the field, collectively accumulating over 120 citations across her most prominent works. Pigini has been instrumental in translating real-world user perspectives — from elderly individuals themselves to both family and professional caregivers — into practical design requirements for service robots. Her involvement in major European research initiatives, including the SRS project and the ENRICHME system for older adults with mild cognitive impairment, demonstrates her commitment to grounding technological development in rigorous, human-centered methodology. Her body of work stands as an essential reference for researchers and practitioners designing robotic systems that meaningfully support independent living in aging populations.
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