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Claudia Angiolini is a researcher working at the intersection of ecology, vegetation science, and emerging technologies for habitat monitoring. Her work focuses on European plant communities and the conservation of ecologically significant habitats, particularly those classified under Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive in Italy. A notable recent contribution is her involvement in the development of a labeled dataset for robotic plant detection, published in 2025, which leverages cutting-edge quadrupedal robotics — specifically the ANYmal C robot — to capture field imagery for automated species identification. This innovative work bridges traditional botanical survey methods with artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, reflecting a growing trend toward technology-assisted biodiversity monitoring. With 5 citations already accrued shortly after publication, the dataset is beginning to attract attention from both the ecological and computer vision communities. Angiolini's research holds particular relevance for conservation practitioners and policymakers seeking scalable, repeatable tools for habitat assessment across complex terrain. Her contributions signal a forward-thinking approach to environmental monitoring that could meaningfully advance how scientists track vegetation change and biodiversity status across protected European landscapes.