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Giulio Antonio Abbo is an emerging researcher specializing in human-robot interaction (HRI), social robotics, and the ethical integration of large language models (LLMs) into conversational agents. His work sits at a compelling intersection of artificial intelligence, safety, and inclusive design, addressing both the technical and societal dimensions of deploying intelligent robots in everyday environments. Abbo's most impactful contribution, "I Was Blind but Now I See" (7 citations), demonstrates practical implementations of vision-enabled dialogue systems in social robots, leveraging cutting-edge LLMs to dramatically enhance robot perception and conversational fluency. Equally notable is his work on manipulation vulnerabilities in LLM-powered robots, highlighting critical safety concerns as these systems grow more human-like in interaction. His research on child speech recognition further extends HRI accessibility to younger users, an often-overlooked demographic. A distinctive thread throughout Abbo's portfolio is his sustained focus on value-awareness — ensuring robots recognize and align with diverse human values, particularly in intimate home settings. Papers on value detection, inclusive design, and users' perspectives collectively accumulate 9 citations, underscoring growing scholarly interest in ethical HRI. With publications spanning 2023 to 2026 and a rapidly accumulating citation record, Abbo represents a promising voice in responsible, human-centered robotics research.