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ReviewFrontiers in robotics and AI2025

Considerations for designing socially assistive robots for older adults.

Samuel A Olatunji, Veronica Falcon, Anjali Ramesh, Wendy A Rogers

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Review in Frontiers in robotics and AI, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Samuel A OlatunjiCollege of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.
Veronica FalconCollege of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.
Anjali RameshCollege of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.
Wendy A RogersCollege of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Social robots have the potential to support the health activities of older adults. However, they need to be designed for their specific needs; be accepted by and useful to them; and be integrated into their healthcare ecosystem and care network. We explored the research literature to determine the evidence base to guide design considerations necessary for socially assistive robots (SARs) for older adults in the context of healthcare. We identified various elements of the user-centered design of SARs to meet the needs of older adults within the constraints of a home environment. We emphasized the potential benefits of SARs in empowering older adults and supporting their autonomy for health applications. We identified research gaps and provided a road map for future development and deployment to enhance SAR functionality within digital health systems.

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agingdomestic robotshuman-robot interactiontechnology acceptanceuser-centered design

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PMID41181525
PMCPMC12571604

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