Rachele Piras

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Rachele Piras is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and clinical assistive technology. Her work focuses on developing semi-autonomous robotic avatars that can support clinicians in both home and hospital settings, aiming to reduce healthcare burdens while maintaining patient safety and engagement. Her most-cited paper, "Towards Semi-Autonomous Avatars to Assist Clinicians in Home and Hospital Environments" (2024), introduces a framework for teleoperated avatars that can autonomously handle routine tasks, freeing medical staff for higher-level care. Though early in her career, this work has already garnered attention for its practical approach to integrating robotics into real-world clinical workflows. Piras’s contributions are particularly notable for their emphasis on user-centered design, ensuring that these avatars are intuitive for both clinicians and patients. Her research holds promise for addressing staffing shortages and improving access to care, especially in remote or under-resourced settings. As she continues to build on this foundation, Piras is poised to become a key voice in the growing field of assistive robotics for healthcare.