Thong Van Nguyen

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Thong Van Nguyen is a rising scholar at the intersection of robotics, ethics, and developmental healthcare, with a particular focus on the social implications of assistive technologies in developing countries. His most-cited work, "Ethical Acceptability of Robot-Assisted Therapy for Children with Autism: A Survey From a Developing Country" (2023), has garnered 5 citations and marks a critical contribution to the field. In this study, Nguyen systematically examines the cultural, economic, and ethical barriers to deploying robot-assisted therapy for autism in resource-limited settings, offering a nuanced framework that balances technological promise with local values and practical constraints. By centering the perspectives of families and clinicians in a developing nation, his research challenges the Western-centric assumptions prevalent in human-robot interaction literature. Nguyen’s work not only advances the ethical discourse on socially assistive robots but also provides actionable guidelines for policymakers and practitioners seeking to implement inclusive, context-sensitive interventions. His findings underscore the importance of community engagement and regulatory foresight, positioning him as a thoughtful voice in the global conversation on equitable access to emerging therapeutic technologies.