The aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate globally and robotics-enabled
solutions are being developed to provide better independent living for older adults. In this …

With the advent of technology, we are getting more comfortable with the use of gadgets,
cameras, etc., and find Artificial Intelligence as an integral part of most of the tasks we …

Recent years have witnessed increasing attention from both academia and industry on
contact-free acoustic sensing. Due to the pervasiveness of audio devices and fine …

In recent decades, modern developed societies have experienced a significant increase in
life expectancy, resulting in a significant degree of aging in the population. This …

This paper presents the research and development of the prototype of the assistive mobile
information robot (AMIR). The main features of the presented prototype are voice and …

With the ever-pressing challenges of societal ageing, robotic technologies for older people
are increasingly portrayed as a solution for better independent living for longer. However …

One of the main problems in the elderly population and for people with functional disabilities
is falling when they are not supervised. Therefore, there is a need for monitoring systems …

Population aging is becoming a pressing issue for society. The number of elderly people,
those aged 60 years and over, is increasing dramatically in many countries. A great number …

This article proposes a mobile robot that is fully constructed and actuated by utilising a
pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM). Several features are shown in this design including …

Purpose This pilot before-after study investigated the possible effects of communicative
robots, used with a sensing system supported by cloud robotics, in caring for elderly people …