Needs and Preferences of Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan for Companion Robots and Pets: Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, robots have been considered a new tech industry that can be used to solve the shortage in human resources in the field of health care. Also, animal-assisted therapy has been used to provide assistance, companionship, and interaction among the elderly and has been shown to have a positive impact on their emotional and psychological well-being. Both pets and robots can provide dynamic communication and positive interaction patterns. However, preferences for middle-aged and older adults in this regard are not clear.

Objective

This study explored the degree of acceptance of robots and pets as partners in later life and to determine the needs and preferences of elderly individuals related to companion robots.

Methods

A total of 273 middle-aged a

SUBMITTER: Chiu CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8386361 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature