A Robotic Solution for Assisting People with MCI at Home: Preliminary Tests of the ENRICHME System

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2017:242:484-491.

Abstract

Robots have the potential to support care and independence of older adults. The ENRICHME project is developing an integrated system composed of a robot, sensors and a networking care platform, aiming at assisting older adults with MCI in their home environment. This paper reports findings of the tests performed on a sample of MCI users and their caregivers, with the first version of the ENRICHME system, in a controlled environment.

Keywords: MCI; human-robot interaction; older adult(s); robots and robotics; usability.

MeSH terms

  • Caregivers
  • Humans
  • Independent Living*
  • Robotics*
  • Self-Help Devices*