In the years, the evolution of the design practise went along with the greatest social, cultural and economic challenges. The European Union estimates that a significant growth of the population of senior citizens will be observed in the coming years. Such increase will rise social costs for the active population, which will decrease in the meanwhile. Is a priority to relieve the burden which weighs heavily on the health system by developing design project strategies and innovative tools for active ageing. In this way, the senior population could become a resource rather than a matter of concern. Physical activity represents a decisive prevention strategy against physical aging and cognitive decline. Robotic technology represents one of the more efficient tools to take on such task, as it facilitates the replicability of human-centered trials aimed to improve psycho-physical health. Humanoid robots have shown to be excellent to achieve such purposes, thanks to a high level of engagement from vulnerable users. “WearaBot” is a system developed by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and doctors, aiming to increase the potential of humanoid robots by enabling interaction with a wearable device. Such robotic system is being tested in a pilot study for the prevention of sarcopenia carried out by using facilities at the E.O. Ospedali Galliera of Genoa. Such pilot study in the field of human robot interaction (HRI) aims to explore innovative methods to connect technology and the human body and to integrate humanoid robots with wearable technology. This research proposes some design-driven scenarios, suggesting ways to facilitate active ageing thanks to replicable technologic trials led in healthcare facilities and at home.

Humanoid Robotics Design for active ageing / Humanoid Robotics Design per l’invecchiamento attivo

Casiddu, Niccolò;Micheli, Emanuele;Porfirione, Claudia;Burlando, Francesco
2019-01-01

Abstract

In the years, the evolution of the design practise went along with the greatest social, cultural and economic challenges. The European Union estimates that a significant growth of the population of senior citizens will be observed in the coming years. Such increase will rise social costs for the active population, which will decrease in the meanwhile. Is a priority to relieve the burden which weighs heavily on the health system by developing design project strategies and innovative tools for active ageing. In this way, the senior population could become a resource rather than a matter of concern. Physical activity represents a decisive prevention strategy against physical aging and cognitive decline. Robotic technology represents one of the more efficient tools to take on such task, as it facilitates the replicability of human-centered trials aimed to improve psycho-physical health. Humanoid robots have shown to be excellent to achieve such purposes, thanks to a high level of engagement from vulnerable users. “WearaBot” is a system developed by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and doctors, aiming to increase the potential of humanoid robots by enabling interaction with a wearable device. Such robotic system is being tested in a pilot study for the prevention of sarcopenia carried out by using facilities at the E.O. Ospedali Galliera of Genoa. Such pilot study in the field of human robot interaction (HRI) aims to explore innovative methods to connect technology and the human body and to integrate humanoid robots with wearable technology. This research proposes some design-driven scenarios, suggesting ways to facilitate active ageing thanks to replicable technologic trials led in healthcare facilities and at home.
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