One of the major areas where social robots are finding their place in society is for healthcare-
related applications. Yet, very little research has mapped the deployment of socially …

The COVID-19 pandemic has critically impacted the health and safety of the population of
the world, especially the health and well-being of older adults. Socially assistive robots …

There is a close connection between health and the quality of one's social life. Strong social
bonds are essential for health and wellbeing, but often health conditions can detrimentally …

Objectives. We summarized technology acceptance and the influencing factors of elderly
people toward socially assistive robots (SARs). Methods. A scoping review whereby a …

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has prompted a surge in the adoption of technology,
highlighting a number of potential applications for Socially Assistive Robots (SARs). Our …

Aim This study explored the views of an international sample of registered nurses and
midwives working in health and social care concerning socially assistive robots (SARs), and …

Hospitalization is a stressful experience for children. Socially assistive robots (SARs),
designed to interact with humans, might be a means to mitigate a child's stress and support …

Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) show significant promise in a number of domains:
providing support for the elderly, assisting in education, and aiding in therapy. Perhaps …

This paper presents an ongoing project using participatory design methods to develop
socially assistive robots (SARs) for older adults diagnosed with depression and cooccurring …

Population ageing has profound implications for economies and societies, demanding
increased health and social services. The global older adult population is steadily growing …