2 papers
cs.RO2026
Effects of Robotic Touch on Older Users During Walking Guidance by a Humanoid Robot
Leonie Leven, Marko Ackermann, Christian Werner +4
The shortage of healthcare staff is a challenge in geriatric care. To address this, robots can be integrated into care settings to provide assistance and emotional support. A promi…
cs.RO2026
Perception of Social Robots as Communication Partners in Healthcare for Older Adults
Hana Yamamoto, Carlotta Julia Mayer, Charlotte Raithel +5
Addressing the global caregiver shortage through socially assistive robots necessitates a deep understanding of their psychological and physiological impacts on older adults during…