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Claudio Mattutino is a researcher specializing in human-computer interaction, social and educational robotics, and assistive technology, with a particular focus on designing robotic systems for children, including those with autism spectrum disorder. Based at an HCI lab, Mattutino has made significant contributions to the field of child-centered robot design, most notably through the development of **Wolly**, a social, affective, and educational robot whose form and behavior were shaped through participatory co-design sessions with children themselves — a methodological approach that has garnered considerable attention, earning 29 and 22 citations respectively across two foundational publications. His work extends into therapeutic robotics, exploring how humanoid robots like NAO and Pepper can support autistic children's learning and development, with studies examining children's mental models of robots and their interpretation of robotic emotional body language. His development of Nao_PRM, an enhanced simulation environment for the NAO robot, further demonstrates his commitment to accessible research infrastructure. With contributions spanning brain-computer interfaces, open-source educational platforms, and ontology-driven personalized human-robot interaction, Mattutino's cumulative body of work — totaling nearly 100 citations — reflects a sustained effort to make robotics both educationally meaningful and emotionally engaging for vulnerable young populations.