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  11. Huggable Integrated Socially Assistive Robots: Exploring The Potential And Challenges For Sustainable Use In Long-term Care Contexts

Huggable integrated socially assistive robots: exploring the potential and challenges for sustainable use in long-term care contexts

B M Hofstede1,2, S Ipakchian Askari1, T R C van Hoesel1

  • 1Vilans, Centre of Expertise for Long-Term Care, Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Huggable Integrated Socially Assistive Robots (HI-SARs) show promise in supporting older adults and those with cognitive disabilities in Dutch care settings. While generally well-received, improvements in personalization, activity monitoring, and hygiene are recommended for wider adoption.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Aging populations and caregiver shortages necessitate innovative care technologies.
  • Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) offer support for daily routines and social companionship, especially for individuals with dementia.
  • Huggable Integrated SARs (HI-SARs) combine a comforting form with assistive functionalities for context-aware interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of HI-SARs in diverse Dutch long-term care settings (eldercare, disability, rehabilitation).
  • To evaluate user acceptance, identify challenges, and propose design strategies for HI-SAR implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Three studies conducted between September 2023 and December 2024.
  • Study I: Focus groups with professionals, managers, and older adults (N=36) on HI-SAR functions and integration.
Keywords:
HI-SARsactivity monitoringdaytime structure supporthuggable integrated socially assistive robots

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    • Main Results:

    • HI-SARs were generally well-received by professionals and older adults, particularly for supporting daily routines and social engagement in clients with cognitive disabilities.
    • Concerns identified include hygiene, activity monitoring functionality, and limited interactivity.
    • Positive reception highlights the potential for HI-SARs in dementia care and other long-term care contexts.

    Conclusions:

    • HI-SARs demonstrate potential in Dutch long-term care, offering support for daily structure and social interaction.
    • Recommendations for improvement include personalization, optimized activity monitoring, prioritizing users with cognitive impairments, and encouraging individual use.
    • Further research is essential to fully understand the applicability, usability, and long-term impact of HI-SARs in various care environments.
    long-term care
    older adults
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    social robots