Essays about: "Maria Kanov"

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  1. 1. "Sorry, what was your name again?" : How to Use a Social Robot to Simulate Alzheimer’s Disease and Exploring the Effects on its Interlocutors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Maria Kanov; [2017]
    Keywords : Alzheimer s; robots; social robots; AD; training tool; awareness; HRI; HCI; medical students; empathy; Wizard of oz;

    Abstract : Machines are designed to be infallible, but what happens if they are suddenly struck by chronic mental decline such as dementia? In this research, a social robot has been transformed into a mild-stage Alzheimer’s patient. The ultimate goal is to use it as a training tool for caregivers and medical students, as well as to raise general awareness for the disease. READ MORE