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Fabio Cottefoglie is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, multi-robot systems, and cultural heritage digitization — a distinctive interdisciplinary profile that positions him at the intersection of technology and the preservation of human history. His earlier contributions focused on the coordination challenges inherent in multi-robot systems, notably his 2005 work on dynamic token generation for task assignment in constrained, scalable environments, which addressed critical communication and efficiency bottlenecks in real-world robotic deployments. Over time, Cottefoglie's research evolved toward applying robotics to the pressing challenge of digitizing archaeological and cultural heritage sites. His development of autonomous robotic platforms — including DigiRo and ARIS — enabled high-fidelity 3D acquisition of indoor and underground heritage environments that are often inaccessible or fragile. Complementing this, his work on cloud-based information systems for managing and disseminating digital heritage models demonstrates a holistic approach to the full digitization pipeline, from data capture to public fruition. His 2017 paper integrating virtual reality with robotic digitization, garnering 9 citations, represents his most recognized contribution and reflects a forward-thinking vision for how emerging technologies can make cultural heritage accessible to broader audiences.