Davide Cellie

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Davide Cellie is a researcher specializing in educational robotics, human-robot interaction, and technology-enhanced learning, with a particular focus on making robotics accessible to children and educators. His most recognized contribution is the development of Wolly, a social, educational, and affective robot designed with a unique participatory approach that actively involved children as co-designers — shaping both the robot's physical form and behavioral characteristics. This work, published in 2020, has garnered 29 citations and stands as a testament to his commitment to child-centered design methodologies in robotics. Cellie has also advanced the field through a Google-funded initiative aimed at training primary and secondary school teachers in coding and educational robotics, delivering resources through an open e-learning platform alongside an open-source robot, reflecting his dedication to democratizing technology education. His earlier work on end-user development for the Wolly platform further demonstrates a sustained and evolving research agenda centered on empowering non-technical users to interact meaningfully with robotic systems. Cellie's contributions collectively bridge the gap between cutting-edge robotics research and real-world educational practice, making him a notable voice in the growing field of social and educational robotics.