[Autonomous assitive robots for older people at home: An exploratory study : "He is always there for me-and I for him too"].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-020-01795-2
Abstract: The use of autonomous assistive robots in the domestic environment of old people and the possible effects on the quality of life is a relatively new field of research. Given the relatively limited technical robustness of… read more here.
Keywords: older people; autonomous assistive; assistive robots; exploratory ... See more keywords
Multimodal anomaly detection for assistive robots
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DOI: 10.1007/s10514-018-9733-6
Abstract: Detecting when something unusual has happened could help assistive robots operate more safely and effectively around people. However, the variability associated with people and objects in human environments can make anomaly detection difficult. We previously… read more here.
Keywords: detection assistive; anomaly detection; robots multimodal; assistive robots ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Assistive Robots for Scoliosis Assessment With Optimization-Based Control and Variable Impedance
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3186504
Abstract: Assistive robots for healthcare have witnessed a growing demand over the past decades. In this letter, we investigate the development of an optimization-based control framework with variable impedance for an assistive robot to perform ultrasound-guided… read more here.
Keywords: assistive robots; control; optimization based; variable impedance ... See more keywords
The potential of socially assistive robots during infectious disease outbreaks
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DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abc9014
Abstract: Robots may address the secondary impact of infectious disease outbreaks by supporting social distancing, mental health, and education. Robots have a role in addressing the secondary impacts of infectious disease outbreaks by helping us sustain… read more here.
Keywords: disease outbreaks; infectious disease; assistive robots; potential socially ... See more keywords
Technology Acceptance in Socially Assistive Robots: Scoping Review of Models, Measurement, and Influencing Factors
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/6334732
Abstract: Objectives We summarized technology acceptance and the influencing factors of elderly people toward socially assistive robots (SARs). Methods A scoping review whereby a literature search was conducted in Embase, Cochrane, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of… read more here.
Keywords: acceptance; influencing factors; socially assistive; assistive robots ... See more keywords
An Introduction to the Development of Transfer Assistive Robots in Japan
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DOI: 10.3233/978-1-61499-798-6-465
Abstract: This paper briefly introduces the development of transfer assistive robots in terms of development support. In addition, some products that have been developed are reviewed. Our study reveals there are two development styles with completely… read more here.
Keywords: development transfer; introduction development; transfer assistive; assistive robots ... See more keywords
Research Participant Selection Bias in the Workshop Using Socially Assistive Robots for Older Adults and Its Effect on Population Representativeness
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20105915
Abstract: Every research participant has their own personality characteristics. For example, older adults assisted by socially assistive robots (SAR) may have their own unique characteristics and may not be representative of the general population of older… read more here.
Keywords: socially assistive; assistive robots; older adults; selection bias ... See more keywords
Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary
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DOI: 10.3390/robotics7010003
Abstract: Assistive robots are emerging as technologies that enable older adults to perform activities of daily living with autonomy. Exoskeletons are a subset of assistive robots that can support mobility. Perceptions and acceptance of these technologies… read more here.
Keywords: technology acceptance; assistive robots; acceptance; older adults ... See more keywords
Associations Between Older Adults' Loneliness and Acceptance of Socially Assistive Robots: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20230309-04
Abstract: The use of socially assistive robots (SARs) to enable older adults (aged ≥65 years) to live independently for as long as possible has been researched for several years. Of particular interest is the way SARs… read more here.
Keywords: acceptance; socially assistive; assistive robots; older adults ... See more keywords