A robotic shower system : Acceptance and ethical issues.

Journal: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Being able to maintain personal hygiene plays a crucial role for independent living in old age or when suffering from disabilities. Within the European project ICT Supported Bath Robots (I‑SUPPORT) an intelligent robotic shower system is being developed, which enables patients to shower independently at home or in institutionalized settings.

Authors

  • Barbara Klein
    Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Nibelungenplatz 1, 60318, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. bklein@fb4.fra-uas.de.
  • Inga Schlömer