[Samii: a robotic mediation application to improve geriatric care]

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Assistive Technology

Context:

• Nursing homes and geriatric wards are increasingly using social robots.
• Complexity of current social robots hinders widespread adoption in elder care.
• Need for accessible and engaging robotic solutions for therapeutic interventions.

Purpose:

• To evaluate resident involvement and satisfaction with the Intelligent Interactive Care System (IICS).
• To assess the effectiveness of IICS in delivering interactive therapeutic workshops.
• To address the limitations of complex social robots in gerontological settings.

Summary:

• The study involved residents in interactive therapeutic workshops facilitated by the IICS.
• Residents demonstrated a high level of engagement and participation in the workshops.
• Participant feedback indicated significant satisfaction with the IICS experience.

Impact:

• The IICS shows potential for successful integration of robotic technology in elder care.
• High involvement and satisfaction suggest IICS can enhance therapeutic activities for seniors.
• Findings support the development of user-friendly robotic systems for gerontology.