The article explores the potential of Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) in supporting older adults with low vision (LV). It presents a user-informed design process for developing SARs for long-term Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR). A two-phase study was conducted to evaluate the perceived usefulness and acceptance of SARs in this new domain. The study participants found SARs useful, trustworthy, easy to use, and enjoyable. They also believed SARs could provide socio-emotional support to augment LVR interventions. The study results were used to identify design principles for developing SARs in this new domain.
Publication date: 6 Jan 2024
Project Page: arXiv:2401.03329v1
Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.03329
