Social Robots in Therapy and Care
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SERVICE AND INTERACTIVE ROBOTICS (A TAPUS, SECTION EDITOR)
Social Robots in Therapy and Care Carlos A. Cifuentes 1
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Maria J. Pinto 1 & Nathalia Céspedes 1 & Marcela Múnera 1
# Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Abstract Purpose of Review This work presents a comprehensive overview of social robots in therapy and the healthcare of children, adults, and elderly populations. According to recent evidence in this field, the primary outcomes and limitations are highlighted. This review points out the implications and requirements for the proper deployment of social robots in therapy and healthcare scenarios. Recent Findings Social robots are a current trend that is being studied in different healthcare services. Evidence highlights the potential and favorable results due to the support and assistance provided by social robots. However, some side effects and limitations are still under research. Summary Social robots can play various roles in the area of health and well-being. However, further studies regarding the acceptability and perception are still required. There are challenges to be addressed, such as improvements in the functionality and robustness of these robotic systems. Keywords Social robots . Service robots . Companion robots . Human-robot interaction . Healthcare robotics
Introduction Social robots provide cognitive support in healthcare scenarios through social interaction. In this field, researchers are focused on developing social robots to perform tasks with a high degree of autonomy, while holding natural interaction with the patients and the clinical staff [1, 2]. Social robots have been developed in multiple clinical settings and home-based areas, providing physical, cognitive, and social support, as well as coaching activities, such as exercise training, education, and monitoring [3, 4]. Social robots are being used to support the specific needs of the clients, especially in managing chronic illness using
This article is part of the Topical Collection on Service and Interactive Robotics * Carlos A. Cifuentes [email protected] Maria J. Pinto [email protected] Nathalia Céspedes [email protected] Marcela Múnera [email protected] 1
Colombian School of Engineering Julio Garavito, Bogotá, Colombia
education and encouragement [5]. In this context, the stakeholders should be involved in the creation of social robots (i.e., patients, healthcare professionals, software developers, and caregivers) [6]. Several techniques are being used at different stages to create and evaluate this technology. For instance, during the design process, collaborative and inclusive methodologies are being followed [7]. This inclusive design is mainly aimed at involving the target users, in such a way that they can contribute to the decision-making, and thus increasing the acceptance and effectiveness of the impacts caused by the robots. Figures 1 and 2 introduce healthcare scenarios where the authors are implementing social robots. Figure 1 a repre
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