Chapter First Online:01 January 2023 pp 171–192 Cite this chapter Man-Made Women Kathleen Richardson Part of the book series:Social and Cultural Studies of Robots and AI((SOCUSRA)) 815Accesses Abstract In this chapter, I want to argue for the end of sex robots. I will problematise the...
Lack of physical activity has severe negative health consequences for older adults and limits their ability to live independently. Robots have been proposed to help engage older adults in physical activity (PA), albeit with limited success. There is a lack of robust understanding of older adults'...
The rise of robotics in aged care is transforming how older adults are cared for, addressing staff shortages and workload. Daily interactions with staff and residents highlight an urgent need to better understand and improve human–robot interactions. Th
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the role ofpositive emotionsin well-being, and also bythe work of Richards, who proposed that everyday creativity bolsters and reflects psychological health," Huang explained. "We hoped to further explore how social robots can be customized for mental health interventions targeting young adults." ...
Despite the growing interest in healthcare robots in gerontology, an integrative review focusing on nursing, human-computer interaction, and older adults has not been accomplished. This review aims to occupy the gaps by examining the scientific literature on healthcare robots designed for older people...
It is anticipated to advance at a CAGR of 18.2% from 2023 to 2031. Which are the major factors driving demand for rehabilitation robots? Rise in prevalence of brain-related disorders, increase in number of patients with physical disabilities, and technological advancements in rehab robotics. What...
It is crucial to understand how children's conceptions of social robots can be influenced by transparent information that is offered by adults. At the same time, Schött et al. (2023, Fig. 2, p. 9) outline that robot transparency can not only be conveyed by having others give ...
Given this historical perspective, it is not hard to imagine a future where currently fringe ideas such as a guaranteed income for all adults or laws that ensure that artificial intelligence and robots benefit an entire society become reality. ...
For instance, according to the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention (CDC), 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. were suffering from at least one chronic disease in 2023. Additionally, patients in the U.S. are increasingly proactive about their healthcare and seek advanced treatment options that ...