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Rosangela Barcaro is a leading voice at the intersection of robotics, ethics, and social justice. Her research focuses on three key areas: the ethics of care in artificial intelligence, the promotion of diversity and inclusivity in robotics, and the persistent gender gap in engineering fields. In her influential 2018 paper, “Ethics of Care and Robot Caregivers” (9 citations), Barcaro critically examined the moral implications of deploying AI in healthcare, arguing that robot caregivers must be designed with empathy and ethical accountability. She further advanced the field with her 2024 work, “Soft Robotics: A Route to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Robotics” (8 citations), where she proposed that soft robotics can serve as a more inclusive and accessible paradigm, challenging traditional, rigid robotic designs. Barcaro also tackles systemic inequities in her 2022 IEEE Women in Engineering piece, “Women in Blue: Toward a Better Understanding of the Gender Gap in Marine Robotics” (3 citations), shedding light on the underrepresentation of women in marine robotics. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Barcaro is shaping a future where technology is not only innovative but also equitable and ethically grounded.