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Philippe Warren is a researcher at the forefront of socially assistive robotics and telehealth, dedicated to developing open-source platforms that bridge technology with human care. His work centers on two key areas: creating accessible, high-performance robotic systems for human-robot interaction (HRI) and building robust frameworks for remote healthcare delivery. Warren’s major contributions include the design of T-Top, an open-source tabletop robot with advanced onboard audio, vision, and deep learning capabilities, which he has used to explore meaningful interactions with older adults. He also leads the development of OpenTera, a microservice-based telehealth framework that, with over 20 years of experience, connects at-home participants to clinicians and researchers through real-time audio, video, and data sharing. His papers, including those on tabletop SAR platforms and exploratory evaluations with older adults, have garnered citations (e.g., 4 for OpenTera) and are shaping the future of assistive technology. Warren’s iterative, user-centered approach ensures his innovations are both technically advanced and practically impactful, making him a notable figure in accessible robotics and telehealth.