Evaluating proactivity levels in socially assistive robots for elderly care
A user adoption assessment
Dados Bibliográficos
| ID | 21452839 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Laura Villa (0000-0001-9928-8945, University of Castilla-La Mancha, autor correspondente), Ramón Hervás (0000-0001-9924-5443, University of Castilla-La Mancha), Luis Cabañero (0000-0002-2357-6710, University of Castilla-La Mancha), Jesús Fontecha (0000-0001-6379-6841, University of Castilla-La Mancha), Gustavo Lopez (0000-0003-0510-8857, Universidad de Costa Rica), Jesús Favela (0000-0003-2967-9654, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada) |
| Ano | 2026 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Fascículo | 6 |
| Páginas | 1168-1193 |
| Data de publicação | 2026-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Não |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | Behaviour and Information Technology (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 0144-929X • E-ISSN: 1362-3001 |
| Editora | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0144929x.2025.2546976 |
| OpenAlex | W4413283249 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citações recebidas | 1 |
| Referências citadas | 59 |
This study evaluates different levels of proactivity in socially assistive robots (SARs) within elderly care, focussing on user acceptance and comfort. Using the mPLiCA model, we categorise proactive behaviours from basic presence to full autonomy. A series of video scenarios was created to represent varying degrees of proactive interactions with SHARA, a socially assistive robot. Participants rated these scenarios based on usefulness, appropriateness, perceived intrusiveness and naturalness. Results indicate that higher levels of proactivity are perceived as more useful but also more intrusive. Intermediate levels, particularly dialogue-based interactions, were the most acceptable. This research offers insights into designing SARs that balance autonomy and user comfort in elderly care, contributing to the development of more effective assistive technologies
Business · Human–computer interaction · Proactivity · Robot · AI in Service Interactions · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Robot Interaction and HRI · Technology Use by Older Adults
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| Obras citantes distintas | 1 |
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| Citações por ano | 1 |
| Intervalo de citações | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Velocidade de citação | current |
| Altamente citado | Não |