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Luca Nocco is a pioneering legal scholar whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and law. His research focuses on the regulatory challenges posed by autonomous systems, with a particular emphasis on how existing legal frameworks—especially Italian and European law—must adapt to accommodate robotic technologies. Nocco’s most cited work, “An Investigation on Legal Regulations for Robot Deployment in Urban Areas: A Focus on Italian Law” (2010, 60 citations), provides a foundational analysis of administrative, criminal, and civil law implications for deploying autonomous mobile robots in public spaces. He further explores the tension between technological agency and fundamental rights in “Robotic Technologies and Fundamental Rights” (2013, 18 citations), examining how current legal systems lack robotics-specific provisions. His “Guidelines on Regulating Robotics” (2014, 14 citations) offers a forward-looking framework for policymakers. With a cumulative impact of over 90 citations, Nocco is recognized as a key voice in robolaw, shaping the conversation on how societies can responsibly integrate autonomous systems while protecting human rights.