Supporting affective connections between older adults through socially interactive robots: A design framework

Abstract

Using a designerly approach that involved and empowered Australian older adults in technology design, this research provided theoretical and methodological contributions on how to design socially interactive robots for older adults and how to engage them in the design of habituated imaginaries of future technologies. In doing so, this research addressed how future socially interactive robots can support critical issues of ageing that are detrimental to wellbeing, like mental health and social isolation.