Public perceptions of care robots
M. Choi
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AbstractThe Republic of Korea has experienced the world's fastest rate of population aging. This rapid increase in the number of older adults, particularly the oldest old—those aged 85 and above—coupled with a shrinking caregiver workforce, necessitates innovative solutions. In response, the Korean government launched a major research and development (R&D) initiative in 2019 specifically aimed at developing care robots to assist with transferring, preventing bedsores, toileting, and feeding. Additionally, mass media has widely reported on the promising future of care robots, often depicting them as humanoid. However, little is known about how the general public defines and perceives care robots. This study aims to bridge this gap by exploring public perceptions of care robots.Keywords: care robots, public perception, elder care, emerging technologies, policy
M. Choi (2024). Public perceptions of care robots. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 5-5
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1105.5.sp