A low-cost socially assistive robot and robot-assisted intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: field trials and lessons learned
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DOI: 10.1007/s10514-016-9554-4
Abstract: Recent research has employed socially assistive robots as catalysts for social interaction and improved communication in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies describe observed therapeutic outcomes such as increased speech, social interaction, joint… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; robot assisted; children autism; robot ... See more keywords
A pilot study exploring staff acceptability of a socially assistive robot in a residential care facility that accommodates people under 65 years old
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610217002617
Abstract: ABSTRACT Socially assistive robots have successfully been trialed in residential care facilities (RCFs) for older adults. These robots may have potential for younger adults (i.e. under 65 years old) who also live in RCFs. However,… read more here.
Keywords: staff; years old; residential care; acceptability ... See more keywords
Autonomous Socially Assistive Drones Performing Personalized Dance Movement Therapy: An Adaptive Fuzzy-Logic-Based Control Approach for Interaction with Humans
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3143992
Abstract: Novel personalized and affordable approaches are needed in order to provide efficient therapeutic interventions for people with autism spectrum disorder. In this paper, we introduce a new category of socially assistive robots, i.e., socially assistive… read more here.
Keywords: socially assistive; dance movement; fuzzy logic; assistive drones ... See more keywords
SAR-Connect: A Socially Assistive Robotic System to Support Activity and Social Engagement of Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2021.3092162
Abstract: Multidomain activities that incorporate physical, cognitive, and social stimuli can enhance older adults’ overall health and quality of life. Several robotic platforms have been developed to provide these therapies in a quantifiable manner to complement… read more here.
Keywords: interaction; socially assistive; older adults; assistive robotic ... 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
Enablers and barriers to the implementation of socially assistive humanoid robots in health and social care: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033096
Abstract: Objectives Socially assistive humanoid robots are considered a promising technology to tackle the challenges in health and social care posed by the growth of the ageing population. The purpose of our study was to explore… read more here.
Keywords: humanoid robots; assistive humanoid; socially assistive; care ... 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
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
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