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Lundy Lewis is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and healthcare ethics, with particular expertise in deploying robotic systems for elderly care and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) therapy. His most influential work critically examines the philosophical and ethical dimensions of social robotics, including landmark papers questioning whether robots like Paro and humanoid androids can serve as authentic companions for older adults and dementia patients — questions that have garnered over 90 combined citations. Lewis has conducted rigorous empirical investigations, including pilot studies evaluating robot exercise instructors within senior living communities, and has championed methodologically innovative approaches such as soft systems methodology to guide robot-assisted therapy research. His work with the NAO humanoid robot in ASD therapy demonstrates a commitment to translating theoretical frameworks into meaningful clinical practice, documenting measurable improvements in joint attention and prosocial behaviors in young patients. Across more than a decade of scholarship, Lewis has shaped how researchers, clinicians, and ethicists think about the promises and pitfalls of integrating robotic technology into vulnerable populations' care, making his body of work essential reading for anyone navigating this rapidly evolving field.