Determinants of Attitude to a Humanoid Social Robot in Care for Older Adults: A Post-Interaction Study
[ 1 ] Instytut Robotyki i Inteligencji Maszynowej, Wydział Automatyki, Robotyki i Elektrotechniki, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
[2.2] Automation, electronics, electrical engineering and space technology
2023
scientific article
english
- Aged
- Geriatric Assessment
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care
- Robotics
EN Background: While there is a growing body of research examining opinions on social robots in elderly care, there is a lack of comprehensive studies investigating the underlying factors influencing these opinions. The Godspeed Questionnaire Series (GQS) measures perceptions related to human-robot interactions (HRIs). The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is widely used to evaluate physical, cognitive, and social functions of older patients. The EASYCare 2010 Standard (EC) is a tool for assessing unmet needs in older individuals. TIAGo, a social hu- manoid robot, integrates perception, navigation, and HRI capabilities. This study aimed to identify the deter- minants of perception following interactions between older individuals and TIAGo, utilizing the GQS, selected CGA items, and EC. Material/Methods: We analyzed a database of opinions from older individuals who interacted with TIAGo, based on the Users’ Needs, Requirements, and Abilities Questionnaire. We examined the relationships between the robot’s roles (companion/assistant/useful device), its assistive/social functions, and various characteristics of the older participants. Results: The study included 161 participants (mean age: 75.2±9.8 years), comprising 89 women and 113 institution- alized individuals. Positive correlations were observed between the robot’s role, its functions, and the partici- pants’; perceptions across most evaluated parameters (Anthropomorphism, Animacy, Likeability, Perceived in- telligence, Perceived safety). Only a few individual correlations were found for other parameters. Conclusions: The primary determinant of older individuals’ opinions was their perception of the robot. Therefore, involving older adults in the co-design process of such robots is crucial. Additionally, a paradigm shift is needed in the study of humanoid social robots, focusing on successful aging rather than deficits associated with aging.
01.08.2023
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Article number: e941205
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