A hierarchy category of socially assistive robots' functions: Insights from older adults.
Socially assistive robots (SARs) are increasingly recognized for their potential in helping older adults age in place. Effectively meeting the diverse needs of older adults requires a proper classification of SARs' functions. However, existing function categories are primarily proposed from the pers...
| Publicado en: | Assistive Technology Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 194 - 203 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2025
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