A Critical Narrative Review of Assistive Robotics and Call for a Systems and User-Centered Approaches to Enhance Quality of Life of Individuals with Disabilities
Susanne Frennert, Johanna Persson, Sarah Skavron
Abstract
Background: Despite the rapid pace of assistive robotics development, adoption of these has been limited. This raises questions such as: What contributes to this low uptake? What strategies could be employed to increase uptake? What guidance can be found in the literature to inform alternative approaches or directions for development?
Topics & Concepts
NarrativeRoboticsComputer scienceHuman–computer interactionQuality (philosophy)User-centered designArtificial intelligenceMultimediaRobotEpistemologyLinguisticsPhilosophyAssistive Technology in Communication and MobilityTechnology Use by Older AdultsSocial Robot Interaction and HRI