Manuelle Bonaccorsi

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Manuelle Bonaccorsi is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of social robotics, cloud computing, and human-robot interaction. Her key contributions center on developing novel methodologies for studying and deploying robotic systems in sensitive, real-world contexts. Bonaccorsi is best known for her pioneering work on "Cloud-based Wizard of Oz as a service," a concept that reimagines the classic Wizard of Oz experimental technique—where a human operator remotely controls a robot to simulate autonomy—by leveraging the scalability and flexibility of cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure. This approach addresses critical theoretical and experimental challenges, making it easier to conduct controlled studies in domains such as mental illness treatment and ambient assisted living. While her most-cited paper has garnered 2 citations, its impact lies in its foundational role for future research, offering a practical framework for integrating cloud infrastructure into social robotics experiments. Bonaccorsi’s work is notable for bridging technical implementation with ethical and practical considerations, enabling more naturalistic and accessible human-robot interaction studies. Her research continues to influence how roboticists design experiments that are both rigorous and adaptable to the complex needs of vulnerable populations.