Creating an Intelligent Dementia-Friendly Living Space: A Feasibility Study Integrating Assistive Robotics, Wearable Sensors, and Spatial Technology
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study investigates the integration of assistive therapeutic robotics, wearable sensors, and spatial sensors within an intelligent environment tailored for dementia care. The feasibility study aims to assess the collective impact of these technologies in enhancing care giving by seamlessly integrating supportive technology in the background. The wearable sensors track physiological data, while spatial sensors monitor geo-spatial information, integrated into a system supporting residents without necessitating technical expertise. The designed space fosters various activities, including robot interactions, medication delivery, physical exercises like walking on a treadmill (Bruce protocol), entertainment, and household tasks, promoting cog-nitive stimulation through puzzles. Physiological data revealed significant participant engagement during robot interactions, indicating the potential effectiveness of robot-assisted activities in enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Authors: Arshia A Khan, Rupak Kumar Das, Anna Martin, Dale Dowling, Rana Imtiaz
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4407691891