Participatory design (PD) has been used to good success in human-robot interaction (HRI)
but typically remains limited to the early phases of development, with subsequent robot …

In this paper we present the results of a qualitative study with therapists to inform social
robotics and human robot interaction (HRI) for engagement in rehabilitative therapies. Our …

What are the benefits of using a socially assistive robot for long-term cardiac rehabilitation?
To answer this question we designed and conducted a real-world long-term study, in …

In this paper we present the results of an experimental study investigating the application of
human persuasive strategies to a social robot. We demonstrate that robot displays of …

This paper offers a case study in undertaking a mutual sha** approach to the design of
socially assistive robots. We consider the use of social robots in therapy, and we present our …

Physical and cognitive training can maintain and improve older adults' independence and
quality of life. Given the demographic growth of the older adult population and the shortage …

Lack of motivation and low adherence rates are critical concerns of long-term rehabilitation
programmes, such as cardiac rehabilitation. Socially assistive robots are known to be …

In this paper we apply the recent concept of robot Ethical Risk Assessment to an exemplar
Socially Assistive Robot (SAR); specifically considering ethical risks posed by …

We present a video-based online study (N= 222) examining the impacts of gendering an in-
home, socially assistive robot designed to aid with rehabilitative engagement. Specifically …

Currently, Social Assistive Robotics (SAR) is widely explored in different areas and
scenarios. In cardiac rehabilitation, SAR has been recently implemented as a tool to improve …