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Delun Chen is a researcher at the forefront of assistive robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in leveraging virtual reality (VR) and digital twin technologies to address critical challenges in long-term care. His work primarily targets the development of service robots for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities, aiming to enhance care, companionship, medication management, and fall prevention. Chen’s major contributions include pioneering the creation of VR simulators that integrate game development tools and digital twins, enabling safe, scalable testing of robot navigation and social interactions—a need amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic’s restrictions on in-person research. His most cited paper, “Developing a VR Simulator for Robotics Navigation and Human Robot Interactions employing Digital Twins” (2022, 10 citations), alongside his 2021 work on leveraging simulation during COVID-19 (9 citations), demonstrates his impact in advancing socially assistive robotics. By bridging simulation and real-world application, Chen’s research not only accelerates robot deployment in sensitive environments but also offers a blueprint for resilient, technology-driven care solutions. His innovative use of VR as a research and development tool marks a notable achievement in making assistive robotics more accessible and effective.