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Albert Causo is a robotics researcher whose work spans two compelling domains: autonomous robotic manipulation and educational robotics. He has made significant contributions to the field of warehouse automation, most notably through his influential analyses of the Amazon Picking Challenge — a landmark competition that brought together 26 international teams to develop robots capable of autonomously retrieving items from warehouse shelves. His 2016 overview of the inaugural challenge has accumulated 425 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in the field. Alongside this, his technical work on bin-picking strategies, multi-gripper systems, and robust robot design for e-commerce fulfillment demonstrates a practical, systems-level approach to solving real-world manipulation challenges. Equally impactful is Causo's research into robots as educational companions. His systematic review on robots in early childhood and lower-level education (252 citations) synthesizes a decade of research and remains a key resource for educators and roboticists alike. His subsequent work deploying social robots like Pepper and NAO in preschool classrooms bridges theory and practice, offering evidence-based insights into how robots can meaningfully support young learners. Across both domains, Causo's research reflects a commitment to making robots practically useful — whether in warehouses or classrooms.