Papers
6
Total Citations
157
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5
About
Patrizia Ribino is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and intelligent systems engineering. Her work centers on designing autonomous systems that are not only technically robust but also socially and ethically aware. A key contribution is her systematic investigation of politeness in human-machine interactions, a 2023 paper with 76 citations that lays critical groundwork for designing machines that communicate in socially appropriate ways. Ribino has also pioneered the use of humanoid social robots for indoor environmental quality monitoring and post-occupancy evaluation, demonstrating how robots can explain comfort conditions to building occupants—work that bridges robotics, architecture, and well-being. Her research on norm compliance for goal-directed intelligent systems addresses the crucial challenge of ensuring autonomous agents behave lawfully in real-world contexts. With over 150 citations across her most-cited works, Ribino’s influence spans human-robot interaction, multi-agent systems, and ambient intelligence. Her innovative approach—combining social robotics with environmental sensing and explainable AI—positions her at the forefront of creating intelligent systems that are both capable and considerate.
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- 3Explainable Post-Occupancy Evaluation Using a Humanoid Robot16 citations · 2020
- 4A Norm Compliance Approach for Open and Goal‐Directed Intelligent Systems10 citations · 2019
- 5A Notation for Modeling Jason-Like BDI Agents8 citations · 2012
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