A Robotic Solution for Assisting People with MCI at Home: Preliminary Tests of the ENRICHME System.

Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
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Abstract

Robots have the potential to support care and independence of older adults. The ENRICHME project is developing an integrated system composed of a robot, sensors and a networking care platform, aiming at assisting older adults with MCI in their home environment. This paper reports findings of the tests performed on a sample of MCI users and their caregivers, with the first version of the ENRICHME system, in a controlled environment.

Authors

  • Claudia Salatino
    IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milano, Italy.
  • Lucia Pigini
    IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milano, Italy.
  • Marlies Maria Elisabeth Van Kol
    Stichting Smart Homes, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
  • Valerio Gower
    IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milano, Italy.
  • Renzo Andrich
    IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milano, Italy.
  • Giulia Munaro
    Elettronica Bio Medicale, Foligno (PG), Italy.
  • Roberto Rosso
    Elettronica Bio Medicale, Foligno (PG), Italy.
  • Angelo P Castellani
    Elettronica Bio Medicale, Foligno (PG), Italy.
  • Elisabetta Farina
    IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milano, Italy.