Robot therapy for elders affected by dementia

Wada, Kazuyoshi; Shibata, Takanori; Musha, Toshimitsu; Kimura, Sayaka

doi:10.1109/memb.2008.919496

Cited by 194 publications

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“…The main applications of social robots are related to domestic assistance, disabled or elderly assistance [18], health care [19], guidance [20], entertainment, among others [21]. Maggie is the social robot developed by the Robotics Lab of the Carlos III University of Madrid [22].…”

Section: Implementation In An Autonomous Robotmentioning

confidence: 99%

Signage System for the Navigation of Autonomous Robots in Indoor Environments

Paredes

Malfáz

Salichs

2014

IEEE Trans. Ind. Inf.

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Section: Implementation In An Autonomous Robotmentioning

confidence: 99%

Signage System for the Navigation of Autonomous Robots in Indoor Environments

Paredes

Malfáz

Salichs

2014

IEEE Trans. Ind. Inf.

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“…The seal robot, Paro, is probably the best example of such an application [89] (Figure 1.(b)). Wada et al [104] report on extended use of Paro as part of therapeutic sessions in pediatric wards and elderly institutions world-wide. Results showed that interaction with Paro improved the patients' and elderly people's moods and reduced their stress level [103].…”

Section: Ethical Issues In Service Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It made them more active and communicative both among themselves and with their caretakers. A pilot study using electroencephalography (EEG) suggested that this robot therapy may improve pattern of brain activity in patients suffering from dementia [104]. Furthermore, the effects of long-term interaction between Paro and the elderly was found to last for more than a year [105].…”

Section: Ethical Issues In Service Robotsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Ethical Landscape of Robotics

Lichocki

Kahn

Billard

2011

IEEE Robot. Automat. Mag.

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Abstract-This paper surveys some of the main ethical issues pertaining to robotics that have been discussed in the literature. We start with the idea of responsibility ascription that arises when an autonomous system malfunctions or harms people. Next, we discuss various ethical issues emerging in two sets of robotic applications: service robots that peacefully interact with humans and lethal robots created to fight in battlefields. Then, we provide a short overview of machine ethics, a new research trend that aims at designing and implementing artificial systems with "morally" acceptable behavior. We then highlight resulting gaps in legislation, and discuss the need for guidelines to regulate the creation and deployment of such autonomous systems. Often, when designing such systems, the benefits tend to overshadow partly unknown but potentially large negative consequences.

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“…Paro [61] is a furry baby harp seal robot. Paro is used to enhance health and psychological wellbeing of elderly users [62] [67]. It has five kinds of sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture sensors, with which it can perceive people and its environment.…”

Section: A Robotic and Virtual Companionsmentioning

confidence: 99%