Social robots to support children’s well-being under medical treatment: A systematic state-of-the-art review

Moerman, C. J.; Heide, Loek van der; Heerink, Marcel

doi:10.1177/1367493518803031

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“…Robinson et al, 2014) and children (e.g. Moerman et al, 2019). Prior research shows that social robots can function as emotional and social actors ( Cai c et al, 2019; de Graaf et al, 2015) with a clear transformative mission.…”

Section: The Transformative Potential Of Social Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Robotic transformative service research: deploying social robots for consumer well-being during COVID-19 and beyond

Henkel

Čaić

Blaurock

et al. 2020

JOSM

139

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PurposeBesides the direct physical health consequences, through social isolation COVID-19 affects a considerably larger share of consumers with deleterious effects for their psychological well-being. Two vulnerable consumer groups are particularly affected: older adults and children. The purpose of the underlying paper is to take a transformative research perspective on how social robots can be deployed for advancing the well-being of these vulnerable consumers and to spur robotic transformative service research (RTSR).Design/methodology/approachThis paper follows a conceptual approach that integrates findings from various domains: service research, social robotics, social psychology and medicine.FindingsTwo key findings advanced in this paper are (1) a typology of robotic transformative service (i.e. entertainer, social enabler, mentor and friend) as a function of consumers' state of social isolation, well-being focus and robot capabilities and (2) a future research agenda for RTSR.Practical implicationsThis paper guides service consumers and providers and robot developers in identifying and developing the most appropriate social robot type for advancing the well-being of vulnerable consumers in social isolation.Originality/valueThis study is the first to integrate social robotics and transformative service research by developing a typology of social robots as a guiding framework for assessing the status quo of transformative robotic service on the basis of which it advances a future research agenda for RTSR. It further complements the underdeveloped body of service research with a focus on eudaimonic consumer well-being.

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Section: The Transformative Potential Of Social Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Robotic transformative service research: deploying social robots for consumer well-being during COVID-19 and beyond

Henkel

Čaić

Blaurock

et al. 2020

JOSM

139

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“…Within the last three decades, other species have been used, including fish [23,62,74,75], birds [76], guinea pigs [47], and reptiles [77]. There is now growing literature on the use of robots that resemble and behave like animals [78,79,80,81].…”

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The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Addressing the Contemporary Issues That Will Shape the Future

Fine

Beck

2019

IJERPH

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As the worldwide popularity of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) increases, the field is quickly approaching a paradigm shift, adjusting its image to incorporate more evidence-based research and aligning its purpose for advancing a new future. Contemporary critical issues that confront the field today include, but are not limited, to research, animal welfare, practice guidelines, and public policy. This article will provide an overview of the history of AAI and the major milestones that the field has undergone. The current state of AAI research will be scrutinized, and the areas that warrant further study will be recommended. Special attention will be given to the current state of animal welfare in AAI, the research that has been done in the area, and practice guidelines that safeguard animal wellbeing. This article will then discuss how evidence-based research and animal welfare guidelines inform the development of comprehensive professional standards and influence changes in public policy regarding AAI. The authors’ perceptions for the field’s future trajectory will be presented, which will include solutions to move the field in the direction that best advances the human-animal bond in research, practice, and public perception.

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“…The decrease in anxiety can also leads to distraction, a decrease in stress of pain experience, relaxation, and engagement in therapy. Furthermore, patients are reported to be more open to communication (Moerman, van der Heide, & Heerink, ). A survey about the benefit of social robots to assist children with autism showed promising positive results, such as helping children with their social, emotional, and communication deficits (Cabibihan et al, ).…”

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Humanization of robots: Is it really such a good idea?

Giger

Piçarra²,

Alves‐Oliveira

et al. 2019

Human Behav and Emerg Tech

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The aim of this review was to examine the pros and cons of humanizing social robots following a psychological perspective. As such, we had six goals. First, we defined what social robots are. Second, we clarified the meaning of humanizing social robots. Third, we presented the theoretical backgrounds for promoting humanization. Fourth, we conducted a review of empirical results of the positive effects and the negative effects of humanization on human–robot interaction (HRI). Fifth, we presented some of the political and ethical problems raised by the humanization of social robots. Lastly, we discussed the overall effects of the humanization of robots in HRI and suggested new avenues of research and development.

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Social robots to support children’s well-being under medical treatment: A systematic state-of-the-art review

Cited by 62 publications

References 30 publications

Robotic transformative service research: deploying social robots for consumer well-being during COVID-19 and beyond

Robotic transformative service research: deploying social robots for consumer well-being during COVID-19 and beyond

The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Addressing the Contemporary Issues That Will Shape the Future

Humanization of robots: Is it really such a good idea?

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