Technology acceptance and perceptions of robotic assistive devices by older adults - implications for exoskeleton design.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Published Date: Sep 29, 2020

Abstract

AIM: This study explored and interpreted insights expressed by a cohort of older adults related to their life experience, their experiences using or assisting someone with assistive devices, and their perceptions of robots and robotic assistive devices, including lower limb exoskeletons.

Authors

  • Linda Shore
    Design Factors Research Group, School of Design, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
  • Adam de Eyto
    School of Design and Health Research Institute, University of Limerick , Limerick, Ireland .
  • Leonard O'Sullivan
    School of Design and Health Research Institute, University of Limerick , Limerick, Ireland .

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