Designing Social Robots for Older Adults

Breazeal et al discuss the design of social robots that can foster connectedness, provide access to useful information, help manage chronic diseases, and promote healthy behaviors for older adults. Robotic systems are being developed to aid older adults in routine activities such as cleaning, pickin...

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Published in:The Bridge (Washington, D.C. : 1969) D.C. : 1969), 2019-04, Vol.49 (1), p.22
Main Authors: Breazeal, Cynthia L, Ostrowski, Anastasia K, Singh, Nikhita, Park, Hae Won
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Information management
Meals
Object recognition
Older people
Robots
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Summary:Breazeal et al discuss the design of social robots that can foster connectedness, provide access to useful information, help manage chronic diseases, and promote healthy behaviors for older adults. Robotic systems are being developed to aid older adults in routine activities such as cleaning, picking up and/or retrieving objects, getting into and out of bed, meals, and mobility. Breazeal et al introduce robots that use social cues and interact with users in "interpersonal' ways as a means to reduce older adults' social isolation by fostering face-to-face connectedness with family, friends, staff, doctors, and other professionals.
ISSN:0737-6278