Characteristics of older adults that predict performance in building robotic kits.
Background: Robotic kits are a popular, modern pastime primarily marketed and designed for younger generations. Kits designed for use by older adults have the potential to promote cognitive, physical, and social engagement. Objective: This study sought to determine characteristics and abilities of o...
| Publicado en: | Gerontechnology Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 1 - 9 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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International Society for Gerontechnology
2020
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