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Victor Nikhil Antony is an emerging researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), assistive technology, and end-user robot development, with a particular focus on designing robotic systems that meaningfully improve quality of life for older adults. His most-cited work, "Co-Designing with Older Adults, for Older Adults" (2023, 40 citations), exemplifies his participatory design philosophy, investigating how robots can encourage physical activity among aging populations — a challenge with profound implications for independent living. Antony's research spans both hardware and software dimensions of HRI: he has explored wearable on-body robots, plant-inspired ambient interaction metaphors, and dynamic facial expression systems for socially expressive robots. His work on Alchemist (2024, 23 citations) demonstrates a forward-looking interest in democratizing robot programming through Large Language Models, enabling non-experts to collaboratively build robot applications through natural dialogue. Across his portfolio, Antony consistently prioritizes accessibility, context-awareness, and human-centered design — whether addressing conversational interruption handling or sleep health applications. With over 80 cumulative citations across publications spanning just three years, he is rapidly establishing himself as a distinctive voice in socially assistive and inclusive robotics research.