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Nicola Amati is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work focuses on bio-inspired locomotion, rescue robotics, and humanitarian applications. His research spans the design and analysis of walking machines, hybrid wheel-leg systems, and specialized robots for critical missions. Amati’s major contributions include advancing the understanding of non-zoomorphic versus zoomorphic walking robots, exploring their viability for planetary surface mobility, and developing practical hybrid locomotion architectures that balance mechanical simplicity with effective control. His most cited work, “Non-Zoomorphic versus Zoomorphic Walking Machines and Robots: a Discussion” (2002, 12 citations), provides foundational insights into legged locomotion for uneven terrain. Amati also made notable contributions to life-saving technology with his design of a rescue underwater robot for drowning persons (2018, 5 citations), demonstrating his commitment to applying robotics to real-world emergencies. Additionally, his work on light hybrid robotic platforms for humanitarian demining (2004, 2 citations) highlights his focus on affordable, practical solutions for dangerous environments. Through these efforts, Amati has helped bridge the gap between theoretical locomotion studies and deployable robotic systems that serve critical societal needs.