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Elvezia Maria Cepolina is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent manufacturing. Her work critically examines how next-generation robotic systems are reshaping industry and society, with a particular focus on automation trends, digital twins, and urban logistics. In her highly cited 2023 paper, *Robots trends and megatrends: artificial intelligence and the society* (26 citations), she provides a forward-looking analysis of Europe’s robotics foundation and the key megatrends driving the field. Cepolina’s contributions extend to practical, high-impact applications: she pioneered the use of virtual engineering and digital twins for optimizing manufacturing flexibility and production transparency, as demonstrated in her 2021 case study on intelligent manufacturing tools. During the pandemic, she applied simulation and digital twin technology to robotic sanitization processes for high-risk environments, showcasing her ability to address urgent societal needs. Her recent field-driven research on delivery robot logistics in urban environments, based on a real-life fleet operation in Trikala, Greece, offers actionable insights for sustainable last-mile distribution. Cepolina also explores innovative solutions like autonomous coupling-capable trailers to reduce delivery costs and urban congestion. Her work is widely recognized for bridging theoretical trends with tangible, real-world robotics solutions.