Enrico Mosca

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Enrico Mosca is a researcher working at the intersection of educational technology, robotics, and affective computing, with a focus on designing innovative tools that make learning more engaging and accessible. His most recognized contribution is Wolly, an affective and adaptive educational robot developed to foster meaningful social and emotional interactions with children. Wolly represents a significant step forward in child-centered robotics, combining programmable coding instructions with verbal interaction capabilities, effectively merging computational thinking education with emotionally responsive technology. With 7 citations, this work has already attracted attention within the educational robotics community. Mosca has also contributed to broadening access to robotics education through a Google-funded initiative aimed at training primary and secondary school teachers in coding and educational robotics. This project introduced an open-source robot alongside a dedicated e-learning platform, providing structured lessons and activities tailored specifically for educators — a practical effort to bridge the gap between cutting-edge robotics research and classroom implementation. While still building his citation profile with 4 citations for this work, Mosca's research reflects a clear commitment to democratizing technology education and empowering both teachers and young learners through thoughtfully designed, open, and emotionally intelligent robotic systems.