Jing Shen,Jiahua Yu,Hao Zhang et al. Jing Shen et al.

Background: The aging global population necessitates innovative strategies to enhance older adults' health and quality of life. Physical activity (PA) is crucial for healthy aging, yet many older adults struggle to exerci...

Sebastian Reitelshöfer,Nina Merz,Gabriela Garcia et al. Sebastian Reitelshöfer et al.

The increasing integration of autonomous robotic systems across various industries necessitates adaptable social interaction capabilities. This paper presents a novel software architecture for socially adaptable robots, emphasizing simplici...

Caitlin Ware,Anne-Sophie Rigaud,Lauriane Blavette et al. Caitlin Ware et al.

Background: Despite the growing use of social robots in geriatric care, there is a lack of standardized ethical guidelines to inform and guide professionals in their implementation. ...

Jun-Seo Lim,Hye-Kyung Oh Jun-Seo Lim

The increases in the older population, the prevalence of dementia, and the resulting social costs are burdensome to individuals, families, and the nation. This study examines whether the social robot PIO program intervention is effective fo...

Suze van Wijngaarden,Marja W Hodes,Leo Cardinaal et al. Suze van Wijngaarden et al.

Background: Families of parents with intellectual disabilities still face discrimination, stigma and inadequate support, placing them in vulnerable positions. Social assistive robotics offers promising support. This study...

Michael Thanh Tinh Nguyen,Pascal Leuthold,Murat Sariyar Michael Thanh Tinh Nguyen

In the field of elder care, many countries are facing a shortage of nursing staff, which presents a significant challenge that necessitates innovative solutions to support older individuals in nursing homes. This article explores a use case...

Jiayuan Dong,Shuqi Yu,Koeun Choi et al. Jiayuan Dong et al.

Research on integrating emerging technologies, such as robots, into K-12 education has been growing because of their benefits in creating engaging learning environments and preparing children for appropriate human-robot interactions in the ...

Huili Chen,Yubin Kim,Kejia Patterson et al. Huili Chen et al.

The integration of social robots into family environments raises critical questions about their long-term influence on family interactions. This study explores the potential of social robots as conversational catalysts in human-human dyadic...

Alexander Borg,Carina Georg,Benjamin Jobs et al. Alexander Borg et al.

Background: Virtual patients (VPs) are computer-based simulations of clinical scenarios used in health professions education to address various learning outcomes, including clinical reasoning (CR). CR is a crucial skill f...

Berk Zafer,Lucia Carragher,Perry Share et al. Berk Zafer et al.

Social robotics, a hybrid discipline that combines robotics with social sciences, has been receiving substantial investments from governments due to the ongoing challenges posed by ageing populations worldwide. Dementia is a neurodegenerati...