Perspectives of older adults and their caregivers on the development of a robotic exercise coach
S. Broeder, B. Filtjens, L. Stulens, D. Vargemidis, V. Stefanova, B. Vanwanseele, M. Deschodt, J. Lebleu, K. Gilis, B. Vanrumste
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AbstractPhysical activity through exercise helps to delay, prevent, or reverse functional decline in older adults (Bean et al., 2004). Recently, various technologies, including assistive robot coaches, have been developed to engage older adults in physical activities (Avioz-Sarig et al., 2021). Nevertheless, there is a lack of understanding regarding the specific needs, preferences, and potential barriers faced by older adults and their caregivers when interacting with this technology (Fasola and Mataric, 2012). This study is part of the interdisciplinary AI@WZC project, aimed at developing an AI-driven robotic exercise coach for older adults living in a residential care home. We aimed to acquire insights from residents and their caregivers to inform the design of this robotic coach.Keywords: older adults, care home, physical exercise, assistive robot, machine learning
S. Broeder, B. Filtjens, L. Stulens, D. Vargemidis, V. Stefanova, B. Vanwanseele, M. Deschodt, J. Lebleu, K. Gilis, B. Vanrumste (2024). Perspectives of older adults and their caregivers on the development of a robotic exercise coach. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1110.opp