Feasibility of using interactive tabletop robots for offloading the cognitive and emotional burdens of caregivers in senior care

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angewandte Forschung
Project start
29.05.2026
Project end
28.11.2026
Project status
laufend
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Abstract
This project investigates the use of tabletop robots as voice-interactive assistants for caregivers in senior care. Using an open-source platform, FHNW IIT will assess acceptance and feasibility through prototype deployment at Spitex Unicare, producing a blueprint for robotic caregiver support.
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Hochschule für Informatik FHNW
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Institut für Interaktive Technologien
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Spitex Unicare AG
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Keywords
Human-robot interaction
Health care
Older adults