A Robotic Coach Architecture for Elder Care (ROCARE) Based on Multi-User Engagement Models.
Journal:
IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Published Date:
Aug 1, 2017
Abstract
The aging population with its concomitant medical conditions, physical and cognitive impairments, at a time of strained resources, establishes the urgent need to explore advanced technologies that may enhance function and quality of life. Recently, robotic technology, especially socially assistive robotics has been investigated to address the physical, cognitive, and social needs of older adults. Most system to date have predominantly focused on one-on-one human robot interaction (HRI). In this paper, we present a multi-user engagement-based robotic coach system architecture (ROCARE). ROCARE is capable of administering both one-on-one and multi-user HRI, providing implicit and explicit channels of communication, and individualized activity management for long-term engagement. Two preliminary feasibility studies, a one-on-one interaction and a triadic interaction with two humans and a robot, were conducted and the results indicated potential usefulness and acceptance by older adults, with and without cognitive impairment.
Authors
Keywords
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cognition Disorders
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure Analysis
Feasibility Studies
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Male
Man-Machine Systems
Neurological Rehabilitation
Patient Satisfaction
Physical Therapy Modalities
Pilot Projects
Reproducibility of Results
Robotics
Self-Help Devices
Sensitivity and Specificity
Social Support