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Ricardo Morte is a researcher dedicated to making robotics a truly inclusive and socially beneficial field. His work centers on the intersection of robotics, disability studies, and regulatory frameworks, exploring how technology can serve as a tool for social mediation rather than exclusion. Morte’s key contributions include co-authoring the influential paper “Bringing inclusivity to robotics with INBOTS” (2019, 5 citations), which outlines a foundational framework for embedding inclusivity into robotic design and policy. He further developed these ideas in “Robotics as an Instrument for Social Mediation” and “Discursive Frameworks for the Development of Inclusive Robotics” (both 2019, 2 citations each), where he critically examines how societal narratives shape robotic development. His more recent work, “Technological Change and Regulatory Protection of the Autonomy of People with Disabilities” (2022, 1 citation), addresses the urgent need for legal safeguards to ensure that technological progress does not undermine the independence of vulnerable populations. Though his citation counts are modest, Morte’s research is pioneering in its ethical and human-centered approach, offering a vital blueprint for a future where robotics empowers all individuals.