Search for dissertations about: "assistive robot"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words assistive robot.
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1. Human-Robot Interaction for Semi-Autonomous Assistive Robots : Empirical Studies and an Interaction Concept for Supporting Elderly People at Home
Abstract : The research addresses current shortcomings of autonomous service robots operating in domestic environments by considering the concept of a semi-autonomous robot that would be supported by human remote operators whenever the robot cannot handle a task autonomously. The main research objective was to investigate how to design the human-robot interaction for a robotic system to assist elderly people with physical tasks at home according to this conceptual idea. READ MORE
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2. From HCI to HRI : Designing Interaction for a Service Robot
Abstract : Service robots are mobile, embodied artefacts that operate in co presence with their users. This is a challenge for human-robot interaction (HRI) design. The robot’s interfaces must support users in understanding the system’s current state and possible next actions. READ MORE
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3. Older People and the Adoption of Innovations: A study of the expectations on the use of social assistive robots and telehealthcare systems
Abstract : Aims and objectives: The research presented investigates older people’s expectations of social assistive robots and telehealthcare systems. Methods: The empirical studies presented are based on fieldwork carried out before social assistive robots and a telehealthcare system were introduced into the domestic environment of older people. READ MORE
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4. The Useworthiness of Robots for People with Physical Disabilities
Abstract : This thesis deals with robotics and the new possibilities it offers people with physical disabilities. I focus on the user and the use of the technology and, in particular, on what makes robotic aids worth using - useworthiness as distinguished from usability. READ MORE
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5. Older People Meet Robots : Three Case Studies on the Domestication of Robots in Everyday Life
Abstract : This thesis explores how older people construct meaning, use and make sense of three kinds of robots in their homes. The exploration is undertaken in empirical studies of an assistive robot, an eHealth system, and robotic vacuum cleaners. READ MORE