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Cognitive psychology is the field of psychology dedicated to examining how people think. It attempts to explain how and why we think the way we do by studying the interactions among human thinking, emotion, creativity, language, and problem-solving, as well as other cognitive processes. Cognitive psychology studies how information is processed and manipulated in remembering, thinking, and knowing.
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Humanoid robots for psychological assessment in mild cognitive impairment: from evaluation to the future of AI-driven data prediction systems.

Caterina Formica1, Fabio Mauro Giambò1, Desiree Latella1

  • 1IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.

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Humanoid robot Pepper can accurately assess cognitive function in Mild Cognitive Impairment patients. Robot-administered tests show higher patient satisfaction and lower frustration than traditional methods, improving accessibility for neurodegenerative disease diagnosis.

Keywords:
artificial intelligencehumanoid robotmild cognitive impairmentneuropsychological assessment

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease (AD) necessitates early diagnosis.
  • Current cognitive assessments by neuropsychologists can be time-consuming and may cause patient anxiety.
  • Exploration of novel technologies for cognitive evaluation is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using the humanoid robot Pepper for cognitive assessments in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
  • To compare the usability, accuracy, and patient experience of robot-administered versus human-administered cognitive tests.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and willingness to repeat robot-assisted cognitive evaluations.

Main Methods:

rehabilitation
  • 100 MCI patients were randomly assigned to undergo the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) with either the Pepper robot or a neuropsychologist.
  • A Satisfaction Questionnaire (SQ) was administered to assess patient experience and emotional response.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to compare demographic data, MMSE scores, and SQ results between the two groups.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in MMSE scores were found between the robot-assisted and human-administered groups, indicating comparable accuracy.
  • Patients assessed by Pepper reported significantly lower frustration levels and higher overall satisfaction (90% vs. 40%).
  • A high acceptance rate was observed, with 92% of patients in the robot-assisted group willing to repeat the test using the robot.

Conclusions:

  • Robot-assisted cognitive assessments using Pepper are feasible and accurate for evaluating MCI.
  • This technology enhances patient comfort, reduces frustration, and increases satisfaction, potentially improving accessibility to neuropsychological testing.
  • AI-powered robot assessments offer a promising approach for early intervention in neurodegenerative diseases.