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Design recommendations for socially assistive robots for health and social care based on a large scale analysis of stakeholder positions
(University of Plymouth, 2021-06)
Objectives
Socially assistive robots (SAR) may have an important role in health and social care. Design of such SAR can be informed through detailed studies with end-users, but we also need shared understanding of SAR ...
Morphology of socially assistive robots for health and social care: A reflection on 24 months of research with anthropomorphic, zoomorphic and mechanomorphic devices
(University of Plymouth, 2021)
This paper reflects on four studies completed over the last 24 months, with social robots including Pepper, Paro, Joy for All cats and dogs, Miro, Pleo, Padbot and cheaper toys, including i) focus groups and interviews on ...
Companion robots for older people: importance of user-centred design demonstrated through observations and focus groups comparing preferences of older people and roboticists in South West England.
(University of Plymouth, 2019)
Companion robots for older
people: importance of usercentred design demonstrated
through observations and focus
groups comparing preferences
of older people and roboticists in
South West England. BMJ Open
2019;9:e032468. ...
Prioritising Design Features for Companion Robots Aimed at Older Adults: Stakeholder Survey Ranking Results
(University of Plymouth, 2021-11-02)
Companion robots are social robots often resembling animals with potential wellbeing benefits for older adults. However, some such devices have failed possibly through inappropriate design. Method: Questionnaires were ...
User-Centered Design of Companion Robot Pets Involving Care Home Resident-Robot Interactions and Focus Groups With Residents, Staff, and Family: Qualitative Study
(University of Plymouth, 2021-11-01)
Background:
Globally, pressure is increasing on health and social care resources due to the aging population and growing prevalence of dementia. Companion robots, such as Paro, demonstrate strong potential for helping ...