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Maurizio Valle is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, sensor engineering, and human-machine interaction, with a particular focus on tactile sensing systems. Over more than a decade, he has made foundational contributions to understanding and replicating the human sense of touch in robotic platforms, bridging insights from human physiology with cutting-edge engineering design. Valle's most celebrated work, "Tactile Sensing—From Humans to Humanoids" (2009), has garnered an remarkable 1,777 citations, establishing itself as a landmark reference in the field. His research spans the full spectrum of tactile sensing development, from material-level investigations—including the electromechanical characterization of piezoelectric PVDF polymer films—to system-level integration through tactile sensing System-on-Chip architectures. His contributions to flexible artificial skin technology, charge amplifier design for PVDF sensors, and machine learning-based touch modality classification reflect a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. With several highly cited reviews and technical papers collectively amassing over 3,000 citations, Valle has profoundly shaped how the robotics community conceptualizes and implements touch sensing. His work continues to inspire researchers pursuing more capable, human-like robotic systems across industrial and humanoid applications.