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Jeongsik Shin is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of service robotics, healthcare automation, and human-robot interaction. His work focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems that enhance quality of life, particularly for aging populations and hospital patients. Shin’s most cited paper, “Service Robotics for the Home” (2014, 25 citations), provides a comprehensive review of commercially available and prototype home robots, identifying critical research gaps that continue to shape the field. His influential study on “Application Requirements for Robotic Nursing Assistants in Hospital Environments” (2016, 8 citations) established foundational design specifications for the Adaptive Robotic Nursing Assistant (ARNA), a mobile robot capable of navigating complex hospital settings to perform essential chores. Shin has also advanced robotic sensing through his work on electrohydrodynamic (EHD) sensor fabrication for robotic skins (2014, 6 citations), enabling more intuitive and safe human-robot interaction. His notable project “Dali,” a social robot for aging-in-place technology (2018, 4 citations), demonstrates his commitment to addressing dementia care through therapeutic robotics. Additionally, his implementation of object-fetching tasks using the PR2 platform (2018, 3 citations) with human subjects has provided critical insights into assistive robot design for hospital patients. Shin’s research continues to bridge the gap between technological innovation and real-world healthcare needs.