Exploring the effects of interaction with a robot cat for dementia sufferers and their carers

Research has previously demonstrated the positive effects of robotic companion pets, but while this is important from a research perspective, their cost renders their widespread use currently unfeasible. This research seeks to explore the potential of an affordable robot, with a view to making a rea...

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Published in:	2017 Internet Technologies and Applications (ITA) pp. 209 - 210
Main Authors:	Picking, Richard, Pike, Joanne
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01.09.2017
Subjects:	assisted living Cats companion robots Dementia Robot sensing systems Seals
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Summary:	Research has previously demonstrated the positive effects of robotic companion pets, but while this is important from a research perspective, their cost renders their widespread use currently unfeasible. This research seeks to explore the potential of an affordable robot, with a view to making a realistic difference in quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. Early research results involving participants in the community have proved very positive.
DOI:	10.1109/ITECHA.2017.8101940