Using a socially assistive robot in gait recovery and training for individuals with cognitive impairments

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Abstract

This paper describes a new methodology for gait training and recovery for people in mid- and late-stage dementia. A combination of social and rhythmic auditory cues is used to express the robot's behavior. Specifically, the described research develops and evaluates a method for on-line adaptation aimed at both personalizing the therapy process and maximizing its health-related outcomes. This novel user activity sensing approach provides the rationale for development of socially assistive robotics therapy for monitoring and coaching users toward customized and optimized recovery and care programs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAI in Eldercare
Subtitle of host publicationNew Solutions to Old Problems - Papers from the AAAI Fall Symposium, Technical Report
PublisherAmerican Association for Artificial Intelligence
Pages128-130
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781577353942
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 AAAI Fall Symposium - Arlington, VA, United States
Duration: 7 Nov 20089 Nov 2008

Publication series

NameAAAI Fall Symposium - Technical Report
VolumeFS-08-02

Conference

Conference2008 AAAI Fall Symposium
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington, VA
Period7/11/089/11/08

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