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Lorenzo Elia is a robotics researcher specializing in cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs) and their application to construction automation. His work focuses on developing safe, high-precision robotic systems for tasks traditionally performed at height, such as the installation of curtain wall modules (CWMs). His most-cited paper (2020, 23 citations) presents a novel CDPR with a modular end effector designed to lift and position heavy prefabricated walls, addressing critical stability and safety challenges in construction. Elia also contributed to the HEPHAESTUS project (2018, 6 citations), a Horizon 2020 EU-funded initiative that introduced autonomous robotic systems for physical construction tasks. Through this work, he helped pioneer the use of cable robots—lightweight, reconfigurable systems with large workspaces—as a viable alternative to cranes and manual labor in high-risk environments. His research bridges robotics, structural engineering, and human safety, offering scalable solutions for modernizing the construction industry. Elia’s contributions are particularly impactful for researchers exploring automation in unstructured outdoor settings, where traditional robotics face limitations.