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Carlo La Viola is a researcher at the forefront of assistive robotics and active aging, specializing in human-robot interaction and technology-supported rehabilitation. His work uniquely bridges robotics, artificial intelligence planning, and therapeutic interventions for neurodegenerative conditions. La Viola’s major contributions include developing the “pre-validation” methodology for assistive technologies—a systematic approach to ensure long-term adoption by older adults—and pioneering the use of Irish dance as a therapeutic intervention for Parkinson’s disease through the SI-ROBOTICS project. His most cited work (23 citations) demonstrates how personalized services can foster independent living, while his dance therapy studies (27 combined citations) show measurable improvements in motor symptoms and quality of life. La Viola also created the ROS-TiPlEx framework, which enables seamless collaboration between AI planning experts and roboticists for complex task execution. His research has been published in leading journals and presented at international conferences, establishing him as a key voice in socially assistive robotics. By combining technical innovation with compassionate application, La Viola’s work directly addresses the challenges of an aging population, offering scalable solutions for active and healthy aging.