Levels of Automation for a Mobile Robot Teleoperated by a Caregiver

Olatunji, Samuel; Potenza, Andre; Kiselev, Andrey; Oron-Gilad, Tal; Loutfi, Amy; Edan, Yael

doi:10.1145/3507471

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“…Keeping caregivers in the loop is, therefore, a key aspect when integrating robots into the daily care routine. These findings are in line with the results of Olatunji et al [38], who also recommend a permanent involvement of caregivers independent of the robot's level of automation. Taking these three factors together, it can be concluded that the challenge of potential applications for robotics is that central professional values of care are not yet sufficiently considered in the conceptualization and design of assistive robotics as well as the related models of human-robot collaboration [12,14].…”

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Caregivers’ Perspectives on Human–Robot Collaboration in Inpatient Elderly Care Settings

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Due to serious challenges in the healthcare sector, high expectations are placed on the use of assistive robotics. However, only a few systems are currently commercially available. Key challenges in the automation of care activities concern the identification and robust mediation of medical and nursing standards as well as the distribution of agency between caregivers, robots, and patients. With regard to successful mediation of this relational framework, this research aims to identify (1) prerequisites for the implementation and use of robots, (2) potential areas of application as well as ethical considerations, and, finally, (3) requirements for the design of human–robot interactions (HRI) within inpatient elderly care settings. Using a qualitative research approach with semi-structured interviews, a total of 19 health professionals were interviewed in two constitutive studies. The results illustrate that robotic assistance is expected to provide potential relief in various application areas. At the same time, there was a great need for measures that support professionals in their responsibility for the care process and consider the professional values of care in the interpersonal relationship. To ensure high acceptance and use of robotics in care, its capabilities, role models, and agency must be increasingly aligned to professional standards and values.

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Caregivers’ Perspectives on Human–Robot Collaboration in Inpatient Elderly Care Settings

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“…Two of the navigation modes (assisted teleoperation and autonomous) were evaluated in a previous user study [26]. Following the study results, the client's responsiveness and feedback were augmented to offer enhanced transparency when operating in the assisted or autonomous mode.…”

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An Open-Source Modular Robotic System for Telepresence and Remote Disinfection

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Saffiotti³

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In a pandemic contact between humans needs to be avoided wherever possible. Robots can take over an increasing number of tasks to protect people from being exposed to others. One such task is the disinfection of environments in which infection spread is particularly likely or bears increased risks. It has been shown that UVC light is effective in neutralizing a variety of pathogens, among others the virus causing COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2. Another function which can reduce the need for physical proximity between humans is interaction via telepresence, i.e., the remote embodiment of a person controlling the robot.This work presents a modular mobile robot for telepresence and disinfection with UVC lamps. Both operation modes are supported by adaptable autonomy navigation features for facilitating efficient task execution. The platform's primary contributions are its hardware and software design, which combine consumergrade components and 3D-printed mountings with open-source software frameworks.

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