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Intelligent humanoid robots expressing artificial humanlike empathy in nursing situations
Joseph Andrew Pepito1, Hirokazu Ito2, Feni Betriana3
1College of Allied Medical Sciences, Cebu Doctors' University, Cebu City, Philippines.
Summary
Intelligent humanoid robots (IHRs) in nursing require empathy. Affective Developmental Robotics (ADR) can help these robots express more relatable artificial empathy for better healthcare integration.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Nursing
Background:
- Intelligent humanoid robots (IHRs) are increasingly considered for nursing roles.
- Effective integration necessitates understanding their capacity for emotive functions, especially empathy.
- Current humanoid robots display basic empathy, but future expectations lean towards naturalistic expression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of artificial empathy in nursing practice.
- To explore how Affective Developmental Robotics (ADR) can foster empathic behavior in humanoid nurse robots.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on artificial empathy in healthcare.
- Analysis of Affective Developmental Robotics (ADR) principles and applications.
- Discussion of IHRs' empathic capabilities in technology-dense healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Affective Developmental Robotics (ADR) offers a pathway for humanoid robots to exhibit more relatable artificial empathy.
- This approach is crucial for developing advanced nurse robots in healthcare.
- The study highlights the importance of discussing IHRs' artificial empathy for contemporary nursing.
Conclusions:
- ADR is a key model for developing empathic capabilities in intelligent humanoid robots for nursing.
- Anticipating and developing naturalistic artificial empathy is vital for the future of healthcare robotics.
- Further research into ADR's role in nursing robots is essential for technological advancement.
Keywords:
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