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Marco Carnesecchi is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, child development, and disability studies, with a particular focus on play for children with physical impairments. Based at the University of Aosta Valley, Carnesecchi has made meaningful contributions to understanding how robotic technologies can be leveraged to support the play experiences of children with disabilities, including those with Cerebral Palsy. His most cited work, "Prompt-fading Strategies in Robot Mediated Play Sessions" (2013, 10 citations), investigates innovative approaches to using robots as mediators in therapeutic and educational play contexts, addressing the often-overlooked right of children with disabilities to engage freely in play. His involvement in the LUDI network, reflected in his 2014 paper (8 citations), demonstrates a commitment to building an internationally coordinated research community dedicated to this underserved field. Carnesecchi's broader portfolio explores accessibility issues with mainstream robots and the nuanced role caregivers play in supporting robot-mediated play development. Collectively, his research challenges fragmented approaches to disability and play, advocating for a more unified, evidence-based framework that empowers children with motor impairments to develop essential cognitive and social skills through meaningful play experiences.