Valeria Ricci
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Valeria Ricci is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, knowledge representation, and assistive technologies. Her work centers on leveraging ontologies and open data to create more personalized, socially aware robotic systems, particularly for therapeutic and rehabilitative contexts. She is perhaps best known for her contributions to the Sugar, Salt & Pepper laboratory, where she explored how the Pepper robot can be used to promote autonomy and functional acquisitions in individuals with cognitive or motor challenges. Her most cited paper, "Ontologies and Open Data for Enriching Personalized Social Moments in Human Robot Interaction" (2022, 3 citations), proposes a framework for enriching social dialogues between humans and robots by integrating structured knowledge. This work demonstrates her commitment to making robotic interactions not only more intelligent but also more empathetic and contextually relevant. Ricci’s research is a compelling example of how AI and robotics can be harnessed for social good, bridging the gap between technical innovation and meaningful human impact.
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