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Maurizio Cardaci is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of developmental psychology, education, and robotics. His work fundamentally explores how physical robots—conceived as artificial organisms—can serve as powerful tools for cognitive development and learning. Cardaci’s most influential contribution, “Robotics as an educational tool” (1999, 101 citations), established a novel application of Piaget’s theories by demonstrating that building and programming simple robots fosters reasoning, problem-solving, and social cooperation in students. He further advanced this field by investigating robotics construction kits as metacognitive tools, showing through quantitative and qualitative studies in Italian primary schools (2010, 13 citations) that these activities enhance self-regulated learning. Cardaci also synthesized early research on the educational and psychological dimensions of robotics (2004, 16 citations), highlighting its impact on mathematical and scientific thinking. His work bridges constructivist theory and embodied cognition, offering a hands-on, engaging pathway for students at all levels. With a career dedicated to integrating technology and psychology, Cardaci has laid foundational groundwork for the modern field of educational robotics, inspiring educators and researchers to rethink how artificial systems can cultivate human intellect.