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Norbert Krüger1, Kerstin Fischer2, Poramate Manoonpong1
1The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
|October 22, 2021
Summary
The SMOOTH-robot is a versatile, modular mobile robot designed for diverse tasks, including elderly care. Its adaptable design and focus on user interaction promote high acceptance and can improve staff work environments by freeing resources for direct care.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Geriatric Care Technology
Background:
- Mobile robots offer potential for task automation in various domains.
- Elderly care settings face challenges with staff resource allocation.
- Modular robot design can enhance versatility and cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the potential applications and acceptability of the SMOOTH-robot.
- To explore the robot's utility in elderly care and other domains.
- To highlight design considerations for successful human-robot integration.
Main Methods:
- Development of a modular mobile robot (SMOOTH-robot).
- Evaluation through three distinct use cases, including two in elderly care facilities.
- Analysis of design parameters: appearance, user interactions, and technical complexity.
Main Results:
- The SMOOTH-robot demonstrated adaptability for varied tasks through its modularity.
- Use cases indicated potential for improved work environments in care settings.
- Design considerations focused on achieving high user acceptability and utilization.
Conclusions:
- The SMOOTH-robot shows promise for supporting care staff and optimizing resource allocation.
- Its modularity and user-centered design facilitate broad applicability across domains.
- Further integration of such robots can enhance efficiency and quality of service.
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