Care Robot ZORA in Dutch Nursing Homes; An Evaluation Study

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2017:242:527-534.

Abstract

From May 2016 - November 2016 the use of the ZORA robot was investigated in 15 long-term care facilities for older people. The ZORA robot is built as a social robot and used for pleasure and entertainment or to stimulate physical activities of the residents.

Keywords: gerontechnology; long-term care facilities; older adult(s).

MeSH terms

  • Exercise*
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care*
  • Nursing Homes*
  • Robotics*