Robotic Assistive Technologies
Jonas FlodinFei Liu
Johannes Aman PohjolaUppsala University
Department of Information Technology
May 14th, 2014
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
The problem
People live longer,
and have fewer children.
So who cares for the elderly?
This guy?
And if so, to what extent?
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
The problem
People live longer,
and have fewer children.
So who cares for the elderly?
This guy?
And if so, to what extent?
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
Meanwhile, in Japan...
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
Meanwhile, in Japan...
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
Meanwhile, in Sweden... (Bengtsson and Scott 2010)
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
Involved parties
Problem owner:
I The state?
I Nursing home manager?
I Family?
Stakeholders:
I The elderly
I Family
I Nursing staff
I Robot industry
I Society at large
I The state
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
Values, interests, . . .
I Health
I Social interaction
I Economy
I Quality and reliability of service
I Cultural conception of robots
I Privacy
I Responsibility
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
Alternatives
I Fire all humans, go full robot.
I Forbid all robotics.
I Use cheap migrant labour.
I Use robots to assist existing staff.
I . . .
Introduction Analysis Conclusion
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Introduction Analysis Conclusion
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