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The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) has established itself as a dynamic research powerhouse at the intersection of robotics, automation, and human-machine interaction, with far-reaching contributions that span industrial applications, medical robotics, and multi-robot systems. With a portfolio of highly cited work that has collectively shaped modern robotics discourse, UNIMORE attracts attention from both academic collaborators and industry partners worldwide. At the heart of UNIMORE's robotics identity is a deep commitment to human–robot collaboration. Its landmark 2018 survey on industrial human–robot collaboration, now exceeding 1,100 citations, has become a foundational reference for researchers and engineers designing safer, more intuitive collaborative systems. This work is complemented by pioneering research in variable admittance control, impedance control with energy tanks, and passivity-based strategies that ensure stable physical interaction between humans and robots — contributions that have redefined safety standards in both factory floors and operating theaters. UNIMORE's influence extends powerfully into surgical robotics, where researchers have advanced energy tank-based architectures for autonomous and teleoperated surgery, conducted landmark randomized trials comparing robotic and laparoscopic prostatectomy, and evaluated robotic systems for liver resection and knee arthroplasty. This clinical-engineering synergy is rare and particularly appealing for translational research collaborators. The institution also excels in multi-robot coordination, with seminal works on decentralized connectivity maintenance, bilateral teleoperation of heterogeneous robot groups, and shared control of UAV swarms. Meanwhile, research on trajectory planning and industrial energy optimization underscores a practical engineering ethos that bridges theory and real-world deployment. For prospective students and collaborators, UNIMORE offers a uniquely interdisciplinary environment where rigorous control theory meets clinical relevance and industrial impact — a compelling destination for the next generation of robotics innovators.