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Lorenzo Blasi is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and elderly care. His career has been defined by a sustained focus on understanding how service robots can meaningfully improve the quality of life for frail older adults living independently at home. Blasi has made particularly significant contributions to the user-centered design of assistive robotic systems, consistently grounding technological development in the real-world needs and perceptions of elderly users, family caregivers, and professional care staff. His 2017 paper on defining user requirements for service robots has garnered 51 citations, while his 2012 work on elderly users' needs and perceptions has accumulated 47 citations, reflecting the enduring relevance of his approach. Blasi also contributed to the European SRS project, which advanced semi-autonomous teleoperated robots using ROS and the Care-O-bot platform, earning 24 citations. Earlier work explored humanoid teleoperation for space environments, demonstrating a broader interest in human-robot collaboration across challenging contexts. Taken together, Blasi's research has helped establish rigorous, evidence-based frameworks for integrating robotics into caregiving settings, making his work essential reading for anyone designing assistive technologies for aging populations.