Personalized Cognitive Support via Social Robots.

Journal: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
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Abstract

This paper explores the use of personalized cognitive support through social robots to assist the elderly in maintaining cognitive health and emotional well-being. As aging populations grow, the demand for innovative solutions to address issues like loneliness, cognitive decline, and physical limitations increases. The studied social robots utilize machine learning and advanced sensor technology to deliver real-time adaptive interactions, including cognitive exercises, daily task assistance, and emotional support. Through responsive and personalized features, the robot enhances user autonomy and improves quality of life by monitoring physical and emotional states and adapting to the needs of each user. This study also examines the challenges of implementing assistive robots in home and healthcare settings, offering insights into the evolving role of AI-powered social robots in eldercare.

Authors

  • Jaime Andres Rincon Arango
    Departamento de Digitalización, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Burgos, Ctra. Orón, 28, 09200 Miranda de Ebro, Spain.
  • Cedric Marco-Detchart
    Valencian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
  • Vicente Javier Julian Inglada
    Valencian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain.