Frontiers in Robotics and AI,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024
By
supporting
autonomy,
aging
in
place,
and
wellbeing
later
life,
Socially
Assistive
Robots
are
expected
to
help
humanity
face
the
challenges
posed
by
rapid
of
world’s
population.
For
successful
acceptance
assimilation
SARs
older
adults,
it
is
necessary
understand
factors
affecting
their
Quality
Evaluations
Previous
studies
examining
Human-Robot
Interaction
life
indicated
that
three
aspects
shape
adults’
overall
QEs
robots:
uses,
constraints,
outcomes.
However,
were
usually
limited
duration,
focused
on
rather
than
assimilation,
typically
explored
only
one
aspect
interaction.
In
present
study,
we
examined
outcomes
simultaneously
over
a
long
period.
Nineteen
community-dwelling
adults
aged
75–97
given
SAR
for
physical
training
6
weeks.
Their
experiences
documented
via
in-depth
interviews
conducted
before
after
study
period,
short
weekly
telephone
surveys,
reports
produced
robots.
Analysis
revealed
two
distinct
groups:
(A)
The
‘Fans’
-
participants
who
enjoyed
using
SAR,
attributed
added
value
it,
experienced
process;
(B)
‘Skeptics’
did
not
like
negatively
evaluated
its
use,
disappointing
process.
Despite
vast
differences
between
groups,
both
reported
more
positive
evaluations
at
end
began.
Overall,
results
process
SARs’
homogeneous
provided
profound
understanding
shaping
QE
following
actual
use.
Additionally,
findings
demonstrated
theoretical
practical
usefulness
holistic
approach
researching
users.
Public Policy and Administration,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2023
This
article
examines
the
model
of
digital
era
governance
(DEG)
in
light
latest-wave
data-driven
technologies,
such
as
data
science
methodologies
and
artificial
intelligence
(labelled
here
DSAI).
It
identifies
four
key
top-level
macro-themes
through
which
changes
response
to
these
developments
may
be
investigated.
First,
capability
store
analyse
large
quantities
obviates
need
for
‘compression’
that
characterises
Weberian-model
bureaucracies,
facilitates
de-compression
data-intensive
information
regimes,
where
capabilities
public
agencies
civil
society
are
both
enhanced.
Second,
increasing
robotic
devices
have
expanded
range
tasks
machines
extending
or
substituting
workers’
can
perform,
with
implications
a
reshaping
state
organisation.
Third,
DSAI
technologies
allow
new
options
partitioning
functions
ways
maximise
organisational
productivity,
an
‘intelligent
centre,
devolved
delivery’
within
vertical
policy
sectors.
Fourth,
each
tier
government,
offer
possibilities
‘administrative
holism’
-
horizontal
allocation
power
between
organisations,
integration,
common
capacity
needs-based
joining-up
services.
Together,
themes
comprise
third
wave
DEG
changes,
suggesting
important
administrative
choices
made
regarding
organisation,
functional
outsourcing
arrangements,
well
long-term
research
agenda
administration,
requiring
extensive
detailed
analysis.
International Journal of Nursing Studies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
153, С. 104730 - 104730
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024
Socially
assistive
robots
offer
an
alternate
source
of
connection
for
interventions
within
health
and
social
care
amidst
a
landscape
technological
advancement
reduced
staff
capacity.
There
is
need
to
summarise
the
available
systematic
reviews
on
wellbeing
impacts
evaluate
effectiveness,
explore
potential
moderators
mediators,
identify
recommendations
future
research
practice.
Journal of Service Theory and Practice,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
33(1), С. 46 - 71
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2022
Purpose
This
paper
investigates
the
reasons
for
differences
in
customers'
acceptance
of
service
robots
(CASR)
actual
experience
and
credence
settings
following
two
aspects:
(1)
different
antecedents
affecting
CASR
(2)
customer
perceptions
their
own
characteristics
(role
clarity
ability)
robot
(anthropomorphism
ability).
Design/methodology/approach
The
data
were
collected
using
online
surveys
an
setting
(Hotel,
N
=
426)
a
(Hospital,
406).
Differences
examined
statistical
methods,
namely,
PLS-SEM
to
test
independent-samples
t
-tests
characteristics.
Findings
results
indicate
that
customers
(vs
credence)
have
stronger
positive
attitudes
toward
greater
intention
use
robots.
Further,
this
finds
there
are
key
CASR.
first
is
antecedents.
Perceived
usefulness
positively
influenced
by
anthropomorphism
ability
setting,
but
not
setting.
Conversely,
autonomy
relates
perceived
ease
does
second
reason
perceptions.
Customers'
higher,
while
perception
lower
Originality/value
study
helps
explain
why
presents
perspectives:
antecedents'
as
well
Robotic
applications
have
often
quickly
transitioned
from
industrial
to
social.
Because
of
this,
robots
can
now
engage
with
people
in
a
natural
way
and
blend
their
surroundings.
Due
the
lack
medical
professionals,
growing
healthcare
costs,
exponential
rise
population
vulnerable
groups
like
ill,
elderly,
children
developmental
disabilities,
use
social
system
is
expanding.
As
result,
are
employed
field
entertain
educate
hospitalized
patients
about
health
issues,
as
well
assist
elderly
sick.
They
also
dispensing
medications,
rehabilitation,
emotional
geriatric
care.
Thus,
raise
standard
effectiveness
This
article
explains
how
professionals
collaborate
industry.
The
objectives
this
collaboration
resolve
moral
legal
concerns,
improve
patient
outcomes,
delivery.
It
has
broad
range
uses,
including
telemedicine,
robotic
surgical
support.
Human-robot
interaction
term
used
describe
interactions
between
people.
Many
obstacles
stand
human-robot
healthcare,
safety
acceptability
appropriateness,
usefulness,
worry
that
may
replace
human
carers.
In
end,
these
difficulties
result
poor
adoption
rate
for
technology.
thoroughly
evaluated
research.
study
reviews
future
prospects
ethical
usability
issues
privacy,
trust,
safety,
our
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
applications,
benefits,
challenges,
prospects,
facilitate
deeper
understanding
evolving
field.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26, С. e55597 - e55597
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024
Background
Numerous
user-related
psychological
dimensions
can
significantly
influence
the
dynamics
between
humans
and
robots.
For
developers
researchers,
it
is
crucial
to
have
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
psychometric
properties
available
instruments
used
assess
these
as
they
indicate
reliability
validity
assessment.
Objective
This
study
aims
provide
systematic
review
for
assessing
aspects
relationship
people
social
domestic
robots,
offering
summary
their
quality
evidence.
Methods
A
was
conducted
following
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses)
guidelines
across
different
databases:
Scopus,
PubMed,
IEEE
Xplore.
The
search
strategy
encompassed
studies
meeting
inclusion
criteria:
(1)
instrument
could
related
including
attitudes,
beliefs,
opinions,
feelings,
perceptions;
(2)
focused
on
validating
instrument;
(3)
evaluated
(4)
underwent
peer
review;
(5)
in
English.
Studies
focusing
industrial
rescue
or
robotic
arms
those
primarily
concerned
with
technology
validation
measuring
anthropomorphism
were
excluded.
Independent
reviewers
extracted
methodological
evidence
Consensus-Based
Standards
Selection
Health
Measurement
Instruments
guidelines.
Results
From
3828
identified
records,
yielded
34
(0.89%)
articles
that
validated
examined
27
designed
individuals’
relation
These
encompass
broad
spectrum
dimensions.
While
most
predominantly
structural
(24/27,
89%)
internal
consistency
(26/27,
96%),
consideration
other
frequently
inconsistent
absent.
No
measurement
error
responsiveness
despite
significance
clinical
context.
Most
(17/27,
63%)
targeted
at
both
adults
older
(aged
≥18
years).
There
limited
number
specifically
children,
adults,
health
care
contexts.
Conclusions
Given
strong
interest
human-robot
relationship,
there
need
develop
new
using
more
rigorous
methodologies
consider
broader
range
properties.
essential
ensure
creation
reliable
valid
measures
people’s
regarding
Among
its
limitations,
this
included
applicable
robots
while
excluding
specific
types
(eg,
robots).
American Philosophical Quarterly,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
62(1), С. 69 - 86
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
Emotive
artificial
intelligences
are
physically
or
virtually
embodied
entities
whose
behavior
is
driven
by
intelligence,
and
which
use
expressions
usually
associated
with
emotion
to
enhance
communication.
These
sometimes
thought
be
deceptive,
insofar
as
their
emotive
not
connected
genuine
underlying
emotions.
In
this
paper,
I
argue
that
such
indeed
at
least
given
a
sufficiently
broad
construal
of
deception.
But,
while
philosophers
other
commentators
have
drawn
attention
the
deceptive
threat
intelligences,
also
pose
an
overlooked
skeptical
threat.
short,
widespread
existence
signals
disconnected
from
emotions
threatens
encourage
skepticism
more
generally,
including
used
human
persons.
Thus,
designing
artificially
intelligent
facilitate
human-AI
interaction,
practice
runs
risk
compromising
human-human
interaction.
BMC Health Services Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Abstract
Background
According
to
the
WHO,
assistive
technology
(AT)
is
defined
as
superset
of
technologies
that
improve
or
maintain
functioning
different
senses,
mobility,
self-care,
well-being,
and
inclusion
patients.
ATs
also
include
for
healthcare
workers
(HCWs)
reduce
workloads
efficiency
patient
care
outcomes.
Software
HCWs
communication
software,
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
text
editors,
planning
tools,
decision
support
systems,
health
records.
Hardware
can
range
from
devices,
sensors,
specialized
medical
equipment
robots.
Aims
With
this
indicative
study,
we
explore
HCW
utilization,
perceptions,
adoption
barriers
ATs.
We
emphasize
role
in
enhancing
HCWs’
effectiveness
delivery.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
online
survey
was
conducted
through
August
2024
with
Bavaria
via
a
network
recruiting
approach.
used
convenience
sampling
but
ensured
only
were
part
our
study
population.
Our
included
(i)
usage,
(ii)
usefulness,
(iii)
perceptions
regarding
The
comprised
11
close-ended
three
open-ended
questions,
including
story
stems
evaluated
by
deductive
qualitative
template
analysis.
mixed-method
evaluation
employed
descriptive
bivariate
statistics.
Results
Three
hundred
seventy-one
(♂63.9
%,
♀36.1
%)
participated
survey,
primarily
133
administrators,
116
nurses,
34
doctors.
More
than
half
participants
(58.6
reported
having
advanced
technical
skills.
Regarding
platforms
(82.2
devices
(86
most
commonly
Advanced
such
body-worn
interfaces,
identification
robots
underutilized
sample.
be
helpful
all
job
roles
need
improvements
capacity
integration.
Key
outdated
infrastructure,
interoperability,
lack
training.
Conclusion
suggests
may
want
incorporate
into
their
workflows
they
see
how,
theory,
these
would
HCW’s
efficiency,
resulting
better
care.
However,
realize
potential,
efforts
integration
accessibility
are
essential.
Given
study’s
modest
sample
size
generalizability
limitations,
further
research
needed
adoption,
implementation,
impact
healthcare.
