Antonio Bicchi receives the 2025 Pioneer in Robotics and Automation Award from the IEEE.Bicchi, a notable figure in robotics, has made significant contributions to artificial hands and human-robot collaboration.The award ceremony took place at the 2025 ICRA in Atlanta, highlighting Bicchi's global impact.His work focuses on bridging human capabilities with robotic functions, particularly in prosthetics.The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals initiating novel research in robotics, emphasizing Bicchi's lasting influence.Bicchi humbly acknowledges the collaborative effort behind his success in the field of robotics.His research at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia aims to enhance human capabilities through soft robotics.Bicchi's SoftHand design, blending dexterity and user-friendliness, is applied in both robotics and prosthetics.His projects, funded by the European Research Council, focus on developing natural prosthetics for improved user experience.Bicchi's work extends into the commercial sector, with the SoftHand now used in industrial applications by qbrobotics.