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Isabelle Fabbricotti is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontology, robotics, and health information technology, whose work is fundamentally reshaping how we support aging populations. Her primary research focuses on the co-creation and agile development of assistive robots and smart healthcare systems designed to enhance the independent living and social engagement of older persons. Fabbricotti’s major contribution lies in pioneering user-centered methodologies, most notably through the ACCRA (Agile Co-Creation for Robots and Aging) project, which directly involves older adults and caregivers in the design process to ensure technology meets real-world needs. Her foundational study on assistive robots, cited over 75 times, identified critical needs for mobility and caregiver support, while her work on co-creation and knowledge engineering for IoT robotics has garnered over 30 citations each, demonstrating significant impact. By combining agile development with co-creation, Fabbricotti has addressed the persistent challenge of making health technologies both practical and acceptable, producing lessons learned that guide future innovations. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in human-robot interaction, aging-in-place technologies, and participatory design in healthcare.