Design and Implementation Framework of Pet- like Companion Robot Technology for Care of Older People: A Scoping Review
Abstrakt
Nowadays, longevity studies have become a distinguished multidisciplinary field merging with cuttingedge computer science technologies to outline innovative ideas to cater to the needs of seniors. Since the global geriatric population is anticipated to rise, the number of people seeking to obtain caring services and wishing to be more actively engaged in life will be more apparent.
A pet-like robot aiding to reduce human-based high-time pressure errors (such as in acute situations) would be a significant contribution to nursing homes that face staff shortages. Health care professionals can additionally dedicate more time for their patients with the helping hand of a robot, conceiving opportunities to enhance the quality of care of older people.
Seniors requiring day-to-day special care in home settings, interested in improving their living standards can likewise benefit from an amiable companion. This review qualitatively examines the literature on the use of companion robots in care of older people to ascertain their operation in the future.