Evaluation of social and assistive robotics in geriatric institutions: Dimensions of usability, acceptability and ethics
L. Blavette, M. Pino, A-S Rigaud
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AbstractOlder adults suffering from neurocognitive disorders require multimodal support. Social assistant robots, mechanical entities capable of interacting socially with their users in a variety of contexts (informational, recreational, educational), could be used to improve their physical and psychological well-being and maintain their quality of life. Today, however, these robot assistants are not sufficiently advanced to engage in satisfactory social interactions that would lead to their adoption. This project is part of the European SPRING project, which aims to develop a social assistance robot, ARI, capable of interacting with several speakers in hospital environments. ARI is designed to inform, guide and entertain users and support healthcare professionals in their work.Keywords: social robotics, geriatrics, hospital, usability, acceptability, ethical issues
L. Blavette, M. Pino, A-S Rigaud (2024). Evaluation of social and assistive robotics in geriatric institutions: Dimensions of usability, acceptability and ethics. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1021.opp