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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)
Conference Proceeding
Mackey, B. A., Bremner, P. A., & Giuliani, M. (2020). The effect of virtual reality control of a robotic surrogate on presence and social presence in comparison to telecommunications software. In Companion of the 2020 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI '20 Companion) (349-351). https://doi.org/10.1145/3371382.3378268

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.

Immersive control of a robot surrogate for users in palliative care (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Mackey, B. A., Bremner, P. A., & Giuliani, M. (2020). Immersive control of a robot surrogate for users in palliative care. In Companion of the 2020 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI '20 Companion) (585-587). https://doi.org/10.1145/3371382.3377445

Quality of life (QoL) is especially important for palliative care patients, who can be at risk of mental health issues. This project aims to design and implement an immersive control system for a robotic surrogate, that allows users to interact as na... Read More about Immersive control of a robot surrogate for users in palliative care.

Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (2019)
Journal Article
Nwosu, A. C., Sturgeon, B., McGlinchey, T., Goodwin, C. D., Behera, A., Mason, S., …Payne, T. R. (2019). Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Palliative Medicine, 33(8), 1106-1113. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216319857628

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)
Journal Article
Sturgeon, B., Payne, T., Mason, S., & Nwosu, A. (2017). O-7 Robotic technology and palliative care education: the development of a ‘nao robot’ computer program. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 7(Suppl 1), A2.4-A3. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-00133.7

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.