scholarly journals The design of Lil’Flo, a socially assistive robot for upper extremity motor assessment and rehabilitation in the community via telepresence

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 205566832110018
Author(s):  
Michael J Sobrepera ◽  
Vera G Lee ◽  
Michelle J Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Motor Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Care ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Assistive Robot ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Socially Assistive Robot ◽  
Assistive Robotic

Introduction We present Lil’Flo, a socially assistive robotic telerehabilitation system for deployment in the community. As shortages in rehabilitation professionals increase, especially in rural areas, there is a growing need to deliver care in the communities where patients live, work, learn, and play. Traditional telepresence, while useful, fails to deliver the rich interactions and data needed for motor rehabilitation and assessment. Methods We designed Lil’Flo, targeted towards pediatric patients with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries using results from prior usability studies. The system combines traditional telepresence and computer vision with a humanoid, who can play games with patients and guide them in a present and engaging way under the supervision of a remote clinician. We surveyed 13 rehabilitation clinicians in a virtual usability test to evaluate the system. Results The system is more portable, extensible, and cheaper than our prior iteration, with an expressive humanoid. The virtual usability testing shows that clinicians believe Lil’Flo could be deployed in rural and elder care facilities and is more capable of remote stretching, strength building, and motor assessments than traditional video only telepresence. Conclusions Lil’Flo represents a novel approach to delivering rehabilitation care in the community while maintaining the clinician-patient connection.

scholarly journals The Design of Lil’Flo, a Socially Assistive Robot for Upper Extremity Motor Assessment and Rehabilitation in the Community Via Telepresence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J Sobrepera ◽  
Vera G Lee ◽  
Michelle J Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Motor Assessment ◽  
Rehabilitation Care ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Assistive Robot ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Socially Assistive Robot

AbstractIntroductionWe present Lil’Flo, a socially assistive robotic telerehabilitation system for deployment in the community. As shortages in rehabilitation professionals increase, especially in rural areas, there is a growing need to deliver care in the communities where patients live, work, learn, and play. Traditional telepresence, while useful, fails to deliver the rich interactions and data needed for motor rehabilitation and assessment.MethodsFrom prior work, we have developed design requirements for a socially assistive robot for upper extremity motor assessment and rehabilitation via telepresence. We designed Lil’Flo, targeted towards pediatric patients with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus injuries. The system combines traditional telepresence and computer vision with a humanoid, who can play games with patients and guide them in a present and engaging way under the supervision of a remote clinician.ResultsThe humanoid’s arms have sufficient range of motion, and the face is able to communicate several emotions clearly. The system is portable, extensible, and cheaper than our prior iteration. A simple web interface allows operators to focus on interactions while the computer vision system stores data for analysis.ConclusionsLil’Flo represents a novel approach to delivering rehabilitation care in the community while maintaining the clinician-patient connection.

The influence of a socially assistive robot on mood, anxiety, and arousal in children.

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly K. Crossman ◽  
Alan E. Kazdin ◽  
Elizabeth R. Kitt
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Robot ◽  
Socially Assistive Robot

scholarly journals Digital Technologies To Enhance Social Connectedness in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 942-943
Author(s):  
Shannon Freeman ◽  
Aderonke Abgoji ◽  
Alanna Koopmans ◽  
Christopher Ross
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities

Abstract A consequence of the strict visitor restrictions implemented by many Long-term Care Facilities (LTCFs), during the COVID-19 pandemic, was the exacerbation of loneliness and social isolation felt by older adult residents. While there had been a shift by some persons to utilize digital solutions to mitigate the effects of the imposed social isolation, many facilities did not have sufficient information regarding available solutions to implement institutional strategies to support social connectedness through digital solutions. To support our partners in evidence-based policy-making we conducted a scoping review to identify existing virtual technology solutions, apps, and platforms feasible to promote social connectedness among persons residing in a long-term care facility context during times of lockdown such as experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initial identification of relevant literature involved a combination of keywords and subject headings searches within 5 databases (PubMed, CINAHL EBSCO, PsychINFO EBSCO, Embase OVIDSP, and Web of Science ISI). DistillerSR was used to screen, chart and summarize the data. There is growth in the availability of technologies focused on promoting health and well-being in later life for persons in long-term care facilities however a gap remains in widespread uptake. We will describe the breadth of technologies identified in this review and discuss how they vary in utility in smaller scale facilities common in rural areas. Of the technologies that can be used to mitigate the impacts of social isolation felt by long-term care residents, many “solutions” depend on stable highspeed internet, which remains a challenge in rural and northern areas.

Designing an Expressive Head for a Help Requesting Socially Assistive Robot

2020 ◽  
pp. 88-102
Author(s):  
Tim van der Grinten ◽  
Steffen Müller ◽  
Martin Westhoven ◽  
Sascha Wischniewski ◽  
Andrea Scheidig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Robot ◽  
Socially Assistive Robot

Month-Long, In-Home Socially Assistive Robot for Children with Diverse Needs

2020 ◽  
pp. 608-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlyn Clabaugh ◽  
Shomik Jain ◽  
Balasubramanian Thiagarajan ◽  
Zhonghao Shi ◽  
Leena Mathur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Robot ◽  
Socially Assistive Robot

scholarly journals Migration and Rural Differentiation: Evidence from a Vietnamese Village

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Thi Minh Khue Nguyen ◽  
Thi Dien Nguyen ◽  
Thi Minh Hop Ho ◽  
Philippe Burny ◽  
Thomas Dogot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social Differentiation ◽  
Cash Income ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Diversification Strategy ◽  
Circular Pattern ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Industrial Zones

This paper explores the links between migration and social differentiation in rural Vietnam after the reform period (2005–2015) through a case study of Maithon village, Chilang District, Bacninh Province. Since 2005, many villagers have left Maithon to work in cities, industrial zones or to find employment abroad. The migration process has transformed labour and income structures and supply in many households. However, 90 percent of Maithon households claimed on the positive contribution of remittance, while at the same time, they did not suffer from labour shortage due to the circular pattern of the migration. Therefore, rural out-migration is one of the diversification strategy which enables the villager to gain access to cash income in urban areas while still keep position in rural areas. It has resulted in the increase in the size of the middle class, rather than the generation of the gap between the rich and the poor. Through this process, migration becomes a developmental strategy, as a means for upward mobility rather than mechanism of social differentiation.

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