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 …

Assistive technologies (ATs) promote participation and inclusion in society, and support
access to health, social services, education, work and other important life experiences for …

Recent innovations in digital technology offer significant opportunities for older adults to
engage in meaningful activities. To investigate older adults' perceptions of using existing …

Featured Application A health monitoring system that combines commercially available
products, such as sensing devices and apps, with a social robot to conduct health …

IMPACT This article introduces new technological developments transforming social care
and enabling better care for vulnerable populations. While acknowledging traditional …

With the increase in life expectancy and staff shortage, there is an urgency to understanding
the needs of older adults and exploring emerging fields such as social robotics to tackle the …

The population in the world is aging dramatically, and therefore, the economic and social
effort required to maintain the quality of life is being increased. Assistive technologies are …

Healthy ageing refers to the dynamic process of acquiring and maintaining functional
capabilities that enhance the well-being of older adults. The World Health Organization aims …

As people age, they lose abilities as well as resources (eg social networks and income)
needed to effectively use assistive technologies. Worsening crises (ie climate change …

Artificial Intelligent (AI) dialogue systems have been used as companions to provide daily
social support and promote healthy lifestyles for older adults. Existing studies on empathetic …