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The effect of virtual reality control of a robotic surrogate on presence and social presence in comparison to telecommunications software (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Telecommunication software is often used to tackle social isolation in those with restricted mobility, but lacks high-level interactions found in face-to-face conversation. This study investigated the use of an immersive control system for a robotic... Read More about The effect of virtual reality control of a robotic surrogate on presence and social presence in comparison to telecommunications software.

Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (2019)
Journal Article

Background: Medical robots are increasingly used for a variety of applications in healthcare. Robots have mainly been used to support surgical procedures, and for a variety of assistive uses in dementia and elderly care. To date, there has been limit... Read More about Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

O-7 Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a ‘nao robot’ computer program (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background Robots are increasingly being used to support management in certain areas of healthcare education. However, the potential application of robotics in palliative care education or simulation has not been explored.

Aim This collaborative p... Read More about O-7 Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a ‘nao robot’ computer program.