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Dr. Fiorella Battaglia is a leading voice at the intersection of robotics, ethics, and law, dedicated to shaping a responsible future for autonomous technologies. Her foundational work, particularly the highly cited “RoboLaw: Towards a European framework for robotics regulation” (62 citations), established critical early guidelines for governing emerging robotic systems. Battaglia’s research focuses on creating transparent, human-centered artificial intelligence, as detailed in her influential paper on AI-empowered robotic surgery (34 citations), which advocates for integrating machine learning with anatomical models to ensure safety and trust. She also co-authored the seminal “Guidelines on Regulating Robotics” (14 citations), providing a blueprint for policymakers navigating this complex field. Beyond regulation, Battaglia explores the societal impact of robotics, notably analyzing how the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a more inclusive robotics community. Her work in machine ethics (“Maschinenethik und Robotik”) further underscores her commitment to embedding ethical considerations into technological design. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Battaglia has become a pivotal figure in ensuring that robotics evolves not only with technical prowess but with a profound sense of human responsibility.