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Baptiste Isabet’s research sits at the vital intersection of gerontechnology and human-robot interaction, with a focused mission to combat loneliness and social isolation among older adults. His most influential work, a narrative review on social telepresence robots published in 2021, has garnered over 100 citations by synthesizing experiments conducted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing how these robots can mitigate the adverse health effects of social decline. Building on this foundation, Isabet led a study using the Nao robot to promote COVID-19 precautionary measures in geriatric facilities, demonstrating robots’ potential as health communication tools. His ongoing DOMIROB project, a clinical nonrandomized study, directly tests telepresence robot interventions to reduce loneliness in older adults living at home. With a publication record that already exceeds 140 cumulative citations, Isabet’s work is shaping how we deploy socially assistive robots to address pressing public health challenges. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in how technology can foster meaningful social connection and improve well-being among aging populations.