Marco Benadduci
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Total Citations
110
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About
Marco Benadduci is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology and social robotics, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. His work centers on developing and evaluating socially assistive robots (SARs) for individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and general age-related decline. Benadduci’s major contributions include the design of the GUARDIAN ecosystem, a sensorized social robot platform that supports both older adults and homecare nurses, and the eWare project, which demonstrated how SARs can assist people with dementia and their informal caregivers. His innovative research also explores dance therapy—particularly Irish dancing—as a non-pharmacological intervention for Parkinson’s disease, as outlined in the SI-ROBOTICS study protocol. With over 110 citations across his most-cited works, Benadduci’s impact is evident in his rigorous feasibility and usability studies, which emphasize the need for interactivity and personalization in robot design. His ongoing engAGE trial aims to manage cognitive decline through robot-based interventions, further solidifying his role as a pioneer in technology-assisted healthy aging.
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- 3Dancing With Parkinson's Disease: The SI-ROBOTICS Study Protocol17 citations · 2021
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