Global demographics trend toward an aging population. Hence, there will be an increased
social demand for elderly care. Recently, assistive technologies such as service robots have …

In the past decade, the term 'global aging'has gained much attention among researchers,
policymakers, civil societies, and governments worldwide. The continuous decline in fertility …

Background Technological advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, cognitive algorithms,
and internet-based coaches have contributed to the development of devices capable of …

Socially assistive robotics (SAR) aims at designing robots capable of guaranteeing social
interaction to human users in a variety of assistance scenarios that range, eg, from giving …

In an ageing society, the at-home use of Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) could provide
remote monitoring of their users' well-being, together with physical and psychological …

Communication among some older adults is affected by cognitive and mobility impairments.
This increases isolation, particularly for those residing in care homes, and leads to …

By 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) foresees a worldwide workforce shortfall of
healthcare professionals, with dramatic consequences for patients, economies, and …

Artificial intelligence products (AIPs) for older adults enhance the functions of traditional
products and improve the quality of their lives. However, AIPs are not popular among this …

In recent years, studies on Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) examine how to improve the
quality of life of people living with dementia and older adults (OAs) in general. However …

Robotic assistive technology for frail older adults has drawn attention, along with raising
ethical concerns. The ethical implications of a robot's usage have been characterized in the …