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Overview of the RONIN Project

The RONIN Project, short for RObot traiNing INdependence, is a initiative funded by the European Research Council. Our mission is to develop and validate a robot-assisted training toolkit that empowers adolescents with developmental disabilities to achieve independence in adulthood. This project builds on years of research and practical experience in social cognition and human-robot interaction, aiming to deliver a validated, impactful solution for a significant societal challenge.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind RONIN, a group of experts committed to making a difference.

Our collective expertise spans cognitive neuroscience, robotics, psychology, and cognitive rehabilitation, ensuring that the RONIN toolkit is both scientifically grounded and practically effective.

Agnieszka Wykowska

Principal Investigator

Leading the RONIN project

Background in Cognitive Neuroscience with extensive experience in human-robot interaction as well as robot-assisted training for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

Davide Ghiglino

Postdoctoral Researcher

Scientific overseeing of the design and implementation of robot-assisted training protocols and outputs of the project

Background in Clinical Psychology with extensive experience in robot-assisted training for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

Caterina Foglino

Postdoctoral Researcher

Responsible for the design and implementation of robot-assisted training protocols, and scientific output of the project

Background in Psychology and Biomedical Sciences

Davide De Tommaso

Technologist

Responsible for the technical development of the robot interactive behaviours and integration of the setup components

Background in Software Engineering

Gioele Migno

Research Fellow

Responsible for design and development of robot interactive behaviours, sensing integration and AI models

Background in AI and Robotics Engineering

Mohammad Gharb

Research Fellow

Responsible for design and development of robot interactive behaviours, sensing integration and AI models

Background in AI and Robotics Engineering

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