Michele Tittarelli

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Michele Tittarelli is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, specializing in designing expressive, emotionally resonant communication interfaces between humans and assistive robots. Her work centers on the critical challenge of moving beyond purely functional robot commands to create rich, continuous, and socially intuitive interaction paradigms. Tittarelli’s major contributions include developing novel interfaces like the "dynamic expressive mask" for remote robot control and "Squeeze Me," a squeezable device that allows users to grab a robot’s attention through tactile, expressive gestures. She also pioneered the "Emotional-Perspective" design platform, which shifts interaction from discrete commands to context-aware, emotionally nuanced exchanges. Her studies on "perceptual-crossing" and movement qualities further explore how subtle behavioral cues can foster reciprocal engagement between humans and robots. While her citation counts (2–6 per paper) reflect a focused, emerging body of work, Tittarelli’s research is foundational for the future of assistive robotics in smart homes, where empathy and non-verbal expression are key to seamless, human-centered technology. Her innovative approach promises to reshape how we connect with the machines that aid us.