The effectiveness of various robotic technologies in assisting older adults

Shishehgar, Majid; Kerr, Donald; Blake, Jacqueline

doi:10.1177/1460458217729729

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“…Companion robots of various appearances, from human-like to animal-like, can be found both in research and on the market. Companion robots are reviewed as effective in [57] and positive feedback for companion robots was reported by older adults in several experiments. Ref.…”

Section: Social Interactionmentioning

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A Systematic Review of Robotics Research in Support of In-Home Care for Older Adults

2020

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The aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate globally and robotics-enabled solutions are being developed to provide better independent living for older adults. In this study, we report the results from a systematic review of the state-of-the-art in home robotics research for caring for older adults. This review aims to address two questions: (1) What research is being done towards integrating robotics for caring for older adults? (2) What are the research and technology challenges that robots are facing in the home? Sixty-three papers have been identified and studied in this review by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Common themes that are consistent across the reviewed papers are distinguished and consolidated as follows: (1) Ambient assisted living, where smart home environments and physical support tools are studied; (2) Robot ecosystem, where robotic devices are used to provide various services; (3) Social interaction, where the social isolation problem has been targeted. We also summarize the results of similar literature reviews we came across during our search. The results of this study present the current research trends and technologies used in each category. The challenges and limitations of robotics applications are also identified. Suggestions for accelerating the deployment of robots at home for providing older adults with independent care in the home are presented based on the results and insights from this study.

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Section: Social Interactionmentioning

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A Systematic Review of Robotics Research in Support of In-Home Care for Older Adults

2020

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“…Telepresence robots could be a viable mode of delivery of lifestyle and chronic illness management interventions for older adults living independently in the community. A recent systematic review of 58 studies categorized problems experienced by the aging population, then described the types of robots that have been used to address these problems (Shishehgar, Kerr, & Blake, ). Problems included social isolation, dependent living, physical or cognitive impairments, mobility problems, poor health monitoring, lack of recreation, need for medication or appointment reminders, and falls.…”

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Satisfaction and Technology Evaluation of a Telehealth Robotic Program to Optimize Healthy Independent Living for Older Adults

Bakas

Sampsel

Israel

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J of Nursing Scholarship

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Background and Purpose With the growth in the aging population, and shortage of primary care providers, telehealth programs are needed to optimize healthy independent living for older adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a nurse‐led intervention program delivered through a telepresence robot to promote healthy lifestyles and address chronic illness management among older adults living independently in a retirement community. Telepresence robots provide two‐way video‐mediated communication with remote in‐home navigation. Design and Methods Satisfaction and technology evaluation ratings of the Telehealth Community Health Assistance Team (T‐CHAT) program, as well as qualitative data from open‐ended questions, were obtained from 26 older adults and 7 nurse practitioner students. Findings On a scale from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree, satisfaction ratings were positive for usefulness (M = 3.90), ease of use (M = 4.16), and acceptability (M = 4.06). Technology evaluation ratings were high for all sessions (M = 4.35). Older adults and nurse practitioner students were highly complementary of the program. Areas for improvement were identified. Conclusions The T‐CHAT program demonstrated high ratings for satisfaction (usefulness, ease of use, acceptability) and for evaluation of the telepresence robot technology. Further refinement of the T‐CHAT program is warranted, as is testing outcomes of this potentially viable mode of healthcare delivery. Clinical Relevance Robotics is the wave of the future and provides an innovative mode of delivery to address health promotion and chronic illness management in older adults. Satisfaction and technology evaluation of robotic technology is paramount prior to implementation of such programs into practice.

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“…And robots become more challenging when used as supportive tools for the elderly because their control and manipulation can be quite complicated for an older adult. Assistant robots might be used for help with physical tasks, with observation, for security alerts, or as companions (Shishehgar et al, 2017;Smarr et al, 2014;Wang et al, 2017). Fridin (2014) has proposed an assistive robot (KindSAR) for kindergarten children, aimed at assisting preschool children with learning and play, through the social interaction between robot the and the child (Fridin, 2014).…”

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Reinforcement learning for an intelligent pediatrician robot

Basori

2020

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The staff shortage in the medical world needs to be addressed. In this era of mobile communication, where online consultancy or telemedicine has become one way to overcome this problem, an innovative solution is needed for addressing tasks usually dealt with by a doctor. But doctors are limited by their physical fitness, tight schedules and even by their mental stability. Therefore, the involvement of Artificial Intelligence and robotics in the medical field is quite a normal development. There is a demand for robots that can imitate the personality of a friendly pediatric doctor, even though such robots cannot yet fully substitute for human pediatricians. In this paper, we discuss several possibilities as to what type of robot behavior is suitable as a substitute for a pediatrician, and the role of reinforcement learning, training them to be as friendly as possible with children, and enabling them to mimic human doctors. This learning process will not only teach robots to impersonate the personality of a doctor, but also to provide diagnosis capabilities-one of the core skills needed by a pediatrician. This paper highlights promising directions for potential applications and research. Our simulation showed that machine learning algorithms such as neural networks could support reinforcement learning in the field of pediatric medicine, reaching a diagnostic recognition rate of 96.6% for children with a particular disability. Future work might focus on increased integration between sensor devices in a humanoid robot and the medical Internet-of-Things, with more intense training enabling such a robot to be adaptable to any change of environment.

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The effectiveness of various robotic technologies in assisting older adults

Cited by 63 publications

References 81 publications

A Systematic Review of Robotics Research in Support of In-Home Care for Older Adults

A Systematic Review of Robotics Research in Support of In-Home Care for Older Adults

Satisfaction and Technology Evaluation of a Telehealth Robotic Program to Optimize Healthy Independent Living for Older Adults

Reinforcement learning for an intelligent pediatrician robot

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