Published September 25, 2019 | Version Accepted pre-print
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An Overview of Assistive Robotics and Technologies for Elderly Care

Creators

  • 1. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
  • 2. Department of Computer ScienceUniversity of CyprusNicosiaCyprus
  • 3. Nursing Department, School of Health and ScienceCyprus University of TechnologyLimassolCyprus
  • 4. Department of Computer Science University of CyprusNicosiaCyprus and Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies (RISE CoE)Nicosia Cyprus

Description

Population ageing is already having an impact on societies. This study briefly reviews associated technologies employed within the framework of elderly care, namely: robotic nursing, ambient assisted living and assistive robotics. Their current status is considered together with their potential and the associated implementation challenges.

Notes

This work has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 739578 and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus through the Directorate General for European Programmes, Coordination and Development.

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Funding

RISE – Research Center on Interactive Media, Smart System and Emerging Technologies 739578
European Commission
ENDORSE – Safe, Efficient and Integrated Indoor Robotic Fleet for Logistic Applications in Healthcare and Commercial Spaces 823887
European Commission