Monica Brienza
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Monica Brienza is a researcher at the intersection of social robotics and assistive technologies, with a primary focus on human-robot interaction (HRI) for therapeutic applications. Her most cited work, "HRI-based Gaze-contingent Eye Tracking for Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment," explores the use of NAO robots to support children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study introduces a novel gaze-contingent eye-tracking approach, enabling the robot to adapt its behavior in real time based on a child’s visual attention—a key contribution to personalized, non-pharmacological interventions. With 4 citations, this preliminary work lays the groundwork for integrating social robots into chronic illness management and developmental therapy. Brienza’s research demonstrates how embodied AI can foster engagement and encouragement in clinical settings, bridging robotics, psychology, and education. Her achievements include advancing adaptive HRI systems that respond to individual user needs, offering a promising pathway for scalable, low-cost therapeutic tools. For students and researchers, Brienza’s work exemplifies how interdisciplinary approaches can transform assistive technology, making robot-assisted therapy more intuitive and effective for vulnerable populations.
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