Raquel Pereira

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Raquel Pereira is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, assistive robotics, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on developing intelligent mobility aids for individuals with residual locomotion capacities, with a particular emphasis on enhancing user safety, comfort, and autonomy. Her most cited paper, "AI-Driven Human-Robot Interaction: Introducing Behaviour Trees into Smart Walkers" (2022), represents a significant contribution to the field by integrating advanced AI-driven control architectures into assistive devices. This work demonstrates how multimodal interaction strategies—combining physical support, health monitoring, and navigational assistance—can be harmonized through behaviour trees to create more responsive and intuitive smart walkers. Pereira's research addresses critical challenges in human-robot collaboration, showing how AI can bridge the gap between user intent and device action. Her approach has garnered attention for its practical applications in rehabilitation and elderly care, with her work cited by peers exploring similar assistive technologies. By focusing on the seamless integration of cognitive and physical assistance, Pereira is helping to shape a future where mobility aids are not just tools, but intelligent partners in daily living.