Socially Assistive Robotics Paper

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Execution of cognitive stimulation interventions for cognitive training of individuals in need represents sig- nificant burden on caregivers in time and labor costs. Recent advancements in Socially Assistive Robotics (SAR) research can be exploited to reduce caregivers burden by work sharing with robots and supplementing/complementing human resources in execution of interventions. Current research evaluates the ef- fectiveness of the SAR empowered cognitive training activity of
Bingo Musical among thirty individuals with ID in multi-center trials. A multidimensional evaluation of caregivers workload was conducted; including subjective workload, time spent on users personalized interventions, and qualitative interviews with caregivers. Results

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