Care Providers' Perspectives on the Design of Assistive Persuasive Behaviors for Socially Assistive Robots.

Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The main objectives of this research are (1) to uniquely design assistive behaviors for socially assistive robots using the principles of persuasion from behavioral psychology, and (2) to investigate caregivers' perspectives and opinions on the use of these behaviors to engage and motivate older adults in cognitive activities.

Authors

  • Cristina Getson
    113479University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Goldie Nejat