Experiences of a Humanoid Robot-Led Physical Training Program for Home-Living Older Persons - A Qualitative Pilot Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21199488 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Malin Andtfolk (0000-0001-9380-3619, Åbo Akademi University, corresponding author), Lisbeth Fagerström (0000-0001-9934-2788, Åbo Akademi University), Hilde Eide (0000-0003-4428-5047, University of South-Eastern Norway), Linda Nyholm (0000-0002-3324-5966, Åbo Akademi University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 781-788 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Social Robotics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1875-4791 • E-ISSN: 1875-4805 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12369-025-01212-x |
| OpenAlex | W4406731234 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
Maintaining good physical condition throughout life might reduce the risk of disease and improve older persons’ physical and mental health. Several positive outcomes in the care of home-living older persons have been linked to technological solutions such as humanoid robots. The aim of this study was to develop a humanoid robot-led physical exercise training program for home-living older persons and to explore eleven home-living older persons’ experiences of the program. Semi-structured interviews was held with the home-living older persons after their testing the program and transcribed interviews were analyzed by thematic analysis. The home-living older persons experienced the program as easy to follow and that the program might improve their mental well-being and social interactions. To positively influence older persons’ physical condition, more person-centered exercises and a more suitable robot should be included. Further development of humanoid robot-led physical exercise training programs is needed to ensure the usability of a similar programs in the context of older persons
Activities of daily living · Human–computer interaction · Humanoid robot · Independent living · Mechatronics · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Robot · Robotics · Applied Psychology · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility · Computer Science · Medicine · Psychology · Social Robot Interaction and HRI · Technology Use by Older Adults · Artificial Intelligence · Gerontology
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |