University academics’ perceptions regarding the future use of telepresence robots to enhance virtual transnational education: an exploratory investigation in a developing country [PDF]
Smart Learning Environments, 2021 There is a growing interest in employing telepresence robots in different educational contexts due to their great potentials to enhance and improve educational experiences for remote learners.
Hanaa Ouda Khadri
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Higher education personnel’s perceptions about telepresence robots [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2022 The interest towards using telepresence robots in a variety of educational contexts is growing, as they have a great potential to enhance the educational experience of remote learners and provide support for teachers.
Janika Leoste +5 more
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Using telepresence robots as a tool to engage patient and family partners in dementia research during COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative participatory study [PDF]
Research Involvement and Engagement, 2023 Plain English summary It is important to address unmet needs and explore practical strategies for supporting long-term care (LTC) residents and staff who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lillian Hung +4 more
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Keeping Connected With School: Implementing Telepresence Robots to Improve the Wellbeing of Adolescent Cancer Patients [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 Background: Adolescent cancer patients experience considerable absence from their education, contributing to poorer academic attainment and isolation from peers, and impacting wellbeing.
Thomasin Powell +4 more
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Telepresence Robots in Long-Term Care Settings in British Columbia During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analyzing the Experiences of Residents and Family Members [PDF]
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2023 Telepresence robots are being increasingly used in long-term care (LTC) homes for virtual visits between families and residents. This study investigated the impacts and experiences of residents and their families using a telepresence robot (Double 3) for
Lillian Hung PhD +10 more
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Facilitators and barriers to using telepresence robots in aged care settings: a scoping review protocol [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2021 Introduction Social isolation is a significant issue in aged care settings (eg, long-term care (LTC) and hospital) and is associated with adverse outcomes such as reduced well-being and loneliness. Loneliness is linked with depression, anxiety, cognitive
Lillian Hung +2 more
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Telepresence robots as facilitators of physical exercise during COVID-19: a feasibility and acceptance study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions on mobility and access to green space have disrupted exercise habits worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.4 billion adults were insufficiently physically active in ...
Abdullah Addas, Abdullah Addas
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The Acceptance of Telepresence Robots in Higher Education. [PDF]
Int J Soc Robot, 2022 While telepresence robots have increasingly become accepted in diverse settings, the research on their acceptance in educational contexts has been underdeveloped. This study analyzed how the use intention of telepresence robots can be influenced by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, and perceived risk for students, faculty ...
Lei M, Clemente IM, Liu H, Bell J.
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Applied Sciences, 2023 Telepresence robots are gaining more popularity as a means of remote communication and human–robot interaction, allowing users to control and operate a physical robot remotely.
Fawad Naseer +2 more
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Telehealth-Enabled In-Home Elbow Rehabilitation for Brachial Plexus Injuries Using Deep-Reinforcement-Learning-Assisted Telepresence Robots [PDF]
SensorsDue to damage to the network of nerves that regulate the muscles and feeling in the shoulder, arm, and forearm, brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) are known to significantly reduce the function and quality of life of affected persons. According to the World
Muhammad Nasir Khan +3 more
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