Enhancing Physical Activity Among Older Adults using Nao, a Socially Assistive Robot

Description

This interdisciplinary project involved researchers from psychology, special education, and engineering, using a socially assistive robot to promote a healthy lifestyle among older adults. Socially assistive robots are a combination of socially interactive robots and assistive robots. The project addressed risk factors that can pose barriers to healthy aging, including a sedentary lifestyle and feelings of loneliness, through the use of socially assistive robots programmed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Contact

Renata Ticha, Brian H Abery

Director

Renata Ticha

Funder

College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

Staff

Renata Ticha :: Senior Research Associate

Brian H Abery :: Senior Research Associate