How Do Older Adults Perceive Technology and Robots? A Participatory Study in a Care Center in Poland

• DOI: 10.3390/electronics14061106
• Publication Date: 2025-03-11T12:59:52Z
• Authors: Paulina Zguda; Zuzanna Radosz-Knawa; Tymon Kukier; Mikołaj Radosz; Alicja Kamińska; Bipin Indurkhya
• Keywords: Center (category theory)

One of the key areas application for social robots is healthcare, particularly elderly. To better address user needs, a study involving humanoid robot NAO was conducted at Municipal Care Center in Krakow, Poland, with participation 29 older adults. This participatory design explored their attitudes toward and technology both before after interacting robot. It also identified most desirable applications that could simplify everyday life