Assistance and telepresence robots: a solution for elderly people

摘要

Abstract — This paper presents a study of using telepresence and assistance robots in caring for elderly people. We have presented the requirements for these types of robots and possible application fields. Few models of robots will be presented, analyzing technical requirements of assistance robots and their applications. Hereinafter is presented a robot model being under design and development. Key words —elderly, robots, assistance robot. I.