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Luca Sabatucci is an Italian computer scientist whose research sits at the intersection of multi-agent systems, robotics, and software engineering methodologies. His most significant contributions center on the design and development of agent-oriented frameworks for robotic systems, most notably his work on the PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) methodology and its agile adaptation, Agile PASSI. Recognizing that traditional design approaches were too rigid for fast-paced research environments, Sabatucci pioneered a more flexible, iterative methodology that allows developers to rapidly prototype and deploy intelligent robotic agents — a contribution that has garnered over 60 combined citations across multiple publications. His work on agent-oriented software patterns further streamlined robot programming, making it more accessible and affordable without sacrificing sophistication. More recently, Sabatucci has extended his expertise toward healthcare applications, exploring adaptive workflow systems for home-care services that leverage assistive robotics to monitor elderly patients with neurological disorders — addressing one of society's most pressing demographic challenges. Across his career, Sabatucci has demonstrated a consistent talent for bridging theoretical agent-based frameworks with real-world robotic applications, making him a valuable contributor to both the academic multi-agent systems community and the growing field of assistive technology.