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Esyin Chew is a prominent researcher specializing in humanoid robotics, human-robot interaction, and the application of intelligent systems across education, hospitality, and healthcare. Her work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world service environments, exploring how robots can meaningfully augment human experiences and address critical workforce challenges. Chew's most influential contributions include a systematic review of service humanoid robotics in hospitality (45 citations), which mapped the growing role of AI-driven robots amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and her innovative work designing a robotic Chinese language tutor using the NAO robot (42 citations), directly addressing the global shortage of Mandarin teachers through personalized, autonomous learning systems. Her earlier foundational review of educational robotics (2016) helped establish the need for real-world interaction analysis in classroom settings, shaping subsequent research directions in the field. Beyond education and hospitality, Chew has extended her expertise into healthcare, investigating robotic nurses designed for COVID-19 prevention, rehabilitation robotics, and assistive technologies for students with dyslexia. Her cumulative body of work, spanning over 150 citations, reflects a consistent commitment to deploying humanoid robotics where human need is greatest, making her a distinctive and socially impactful voice in applied robotics research.