Enhancing Physical Activity Among Older Adults using Nao, a Socially Assistive Robot
Description
This is an interdisciplinary project that involves researchers from psychology, special education, and engineering, using a socially assistive robot (SAR) to promote a healthy lifestyle among older adults. Socially assistive robots (SARs) are a combination of socially interactive robots and assistive robots. The project addresses risk-factors that can pose barriers to healthy aging, including a sedentary lifestyle and feelings of loneliness, through the use of socially assistive robots (SARs) programmed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
- Contact
- Renata Ticha, Maryam Mahmoudi, Brian H Abery
- Director
- Renata Ticha
- Funder
- College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Staff
Topics
- Community life
- Aging and retirement
- Assistive/adaptive technology
- Friendships and social relationships
- Specific life stage
- Seniors
- Health and safety
- Health and wellness