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Ritukar Vijay is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in developing service robots for commercial environments. His groundbreaking work centers on the design, deployment, and social integration of assistive robots in shopping malls, particularly through his flagship project, Neel. Vijay’s major contributions include conceptualizing an intelligent shopping guide robot that leverages web data and unified communication methods to create rich, interpersonal interactions with users. His pilot study on understanding the social dynamics of a mall robot (19 citations) laid the foundation for long-term deployment strategies, while his subsequent papers on Neel’s ecosystem and architecture (totaling over 30 citations) demonstrated how robots can maintain continuous engagement through on-site and online platforms. Vijay’s research uniquely bridges robotics, artificial intelligence, and commercial viability, offering crucial insights into the commercialization of service robots. By integrating conversational agents with real-time web interactions, he has advanced the field of assistive robotics, making shopping experiences more intuitive and personalized. His work remains a touchstone for researchers exploring the practical deployment of robots in public spaces.