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Robots for the psychological wellbeing of the elderly

Year: 2014

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The present paper examines the potential robots may have to motivate and support elderly people psychologically. Two short-and long-term research scenarios are proposed where a robot interacts with an elderly person offering psychological support. We describe one experiment that was carried out probing the short-term scenario. Another study currently under development is also presented, which is based on the long-term scenario. The two scenarios have advantages and disadvantages and appear as complementary to each other.

Source: University of Twente Research Information

Authors: Jorge Gallego-Pérez, Manja Lohse, Vanessa Evers

Institution: University of Twente

Language: English

Topic: Social Robot Interaction and HRI

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Awards: G3207356259, G393177772, Acceptable robotiCs COMPanions for AgeiNg Years, G5702163051