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Justin Lin is a robotics engineer and researcher whose work spans planetary exploration systems and assistive robotics technologies. He has made significant contributions to some of NASA's most ambitious missions, most notably through his involvement in the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover program. His paper on the Sampling and Caching Subsystem (SCS) — which details the mechanisms enabling Perseverance to collect and preserve Martian rock samples from Jezero Crater — has garnered 134 citations, establishing him as a key contributor to Mars sample return science. Lin also contributed to the InSight Mars Lander's Robotics Instrument Deployment System, a robotic arm system responsible for precisely placing scientific instruments on the Martian surface, earning 62 citations in the planetary science community. Beyond planetary robotics, Lin has expanded his research into human-assistive technologies. His more recent work on DRAGON, a dialogue-based robot designed to assist persons with visual impairments through visual-language grounding and natural conversation, reflects a compelling pivot toward socially impactful robotics. With 18 citations since its 2024 publication, this work signals a growing influence in accessible technology. Lin's career exemplifies the breadth of modern robotics research, bridging space exploration and human-centered design.