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Elio Matteo Curcio is a leading figure in assistive and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on creating accessible, user-centered technologies for individuals with motor impairments. His major contributions lie in the mechatronic design of portable, home-based rehabilitation systems, most notably the ADIUTOR robot for upper limb therapy, which has garnered 21 citations for its innovative approach to remote therapist management. Curcio has also advanced assistive feeding technology with a Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arm (15 citations), emphasizing 3D printing for low-cost, customizable solutions. Beyond device development, he explores human-robot collaboration safety, engaging stakeholders to bridge perception gaps in industrial cobot scenarios. His work extends to novel applications like cable-driven parallel robots for wrist and finger rehabilitation and user-friendly chimney-cleaning robots. Curcio’s impact is amplified by his dedication to STEM education, exemplified by his Robot-Sumo competition at UNICAL, which uses learning-by-doing to inspire future engineers. With over 50 total citations across his portfolio, Curcio’s research is distinguished by its practical, human-centered design, directly addressing real-world challenges in rehabilitation, assistance, and safety.