The field of biometrics research encompasses the need to associate an identity to an
individual based on the persons physiological or behaviour traits. While the use of intrusive …

Gender/ing guides how we view ourselves, the world around us, and each other—including
non-humans. Critical voices have raised the alarm about stereotyped gendering in the …

In this paper, we investigate the use of a social robot as an engaging interface of a serious
game intended to make children more aware and well disposed towards waste recycle. The …

The attention towards robot-assisted therapies (RAT) had grown steadily in recent years
particularly for patients with dementia. However, rehabilitation practice using humanoid …

In this paper we investigate the use of a social robot as an interface to a serious game
aiming to train kids in how to recycle materials correctly. Serious games are mostly used to …

With the recent advances in technology, new ways to engage visitors in a museum have
been proposed. Relevant examples range from the simple use of mobile apps and …

One of the essential requirements for faster and more secure border crossing is the
development of new technologies to facilitate seamless recognition. The border crossing …

Childhood overweight and obesity represent an alarming problem worldwide. In Italy,
approximately 21% of children are overweight or obese, with strong consequences both at …

Humans use a wide range of non-verbal social signals while communicating with each
other. Gestures are part of these signals and social robots should be able to recognize them …

The biometric prediction of an individual by using their unique characteristics is useful in
many practical situations. Traditional biometrics primary focus is on person identification …