Improving the Social Well-Being of Single Older Adults Using the LOVOT Social Robot: Qualitative Phenomenological Study.

Journal: JMIR human factors
PMID: 39178408

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study examined the social well-being of single older adults through the companionship of a social robot, LOVOT (Love+Robot; Groove X). It is designed as a companion for older adults, providing love and affection through verbal and physical interaction. We investigated older adults' perceptions of the technology and how they benefitted from interacting with LOVOT, to guide the future development of social robots.

Authors

  • Cheng Kian Tan
    S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Vivian W Q Lou
    Department of Social Work and Social Administration; Sau Po Centre on Ageing, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  • Clio Yuen Man Cheng
    Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong).
  • Phoebe Chu He
    Department of Economics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Veronica Eng Joo Khoo
    S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore, Singapore.

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