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Maurizio Balistreri is an Italian philosopher and bioethicist whose work sits at the intersection of emerging technology, ethics, and human wellbeing. He has established himself as a leading voice in the ethical examination of care robotics and artificial intelligence, particularly their applications in elderly care and healthcare more broadly. His most influential contributions include pioneering analyses of how Value Sensitive Design frameworks can align AI-driven care robots with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, a paper that has garnered 58 citations and shaped ongoing conversations about responsible technological deployment. Balistreri's scholarship consistently interrogates the tension between patient autonomy and vulnerability in autonomous care systems, earning significant recognition with 28 citations for his work on coupling ethical principles with practical robotic applications. Beyond care robotics, he has demonstrated notable intellectual range by exploring the ethics of sex robots and their potential applications — including the provocative question of their role during long-duration space missions. His philosophical analysis of AI-assisted surgery further reflects his commitment to examining how intelligent machines reshape human relationships, professional roles, and moral responsibility. Balistreri's body of work offers students and researchers a rigorous yet accessible framework for navigating the profound ethical challenges posed by an increasingly automated world.