Cultural Feasibility of Conversational Robots for Dementia Care in India: Participatory Design Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia poses a significant challenge in India. The rising incidence rates, limited resources, and restricted clinician access have contributed to a staggering 90% gap in diagnosis and care. Conversational technology provides a natural user interface with the potential to promote the independence, well-being, and safety of people living with dementia at home. However, the feasibility of implementing such technology to support people living with dementia across diverse cultural and economic settings remains underexplored.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the cultural feasibility of conversational robots for dementia care in India, a culturally underserved context in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for aging and dementia care.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Lima MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12635592 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature