Surya Kant Pal

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Surya Kant Pal is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, service automation, and public health, with a particular focus on the deployment of humanoid and service robots in high-stakes environments. His work gained significant traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, most notably through his highly cited 2021 study, “Service robots are an option for contactless services due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the hotels” (58 citations), which established a critical framework for minimizing human-to-human contact in hospitality settings. Pal further advanced the field with his 2022 systematic review, “Humanoid robot in healthcare: A Systematic Review and Future Research Directions” (30 citations), where he mapped the historical evolution from manufacturing automation to essential healthcare applications. By synthesizing decades of progress in collaborative robotics, Pal demonstrates how humanoid robots can effectively assist doctors in clinical activities, reducing infection risks and alleviating staff burdens. His research provides a vital roadmap for technological adoption in healthcare, bridging the gap between industrial automation and patient-centered care. With a growing citation impact, Pal is recognized as a key voice shaping the future of contactless, robot-assisted services in both hospitality and medicine.