PRE2020 1 Group1
Group members
| Name | Student ID | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Eline | 1338447 | Biomedical Engineering |
| Davide | 1255401 | Electrical Engineering |
| Lieke Nijhuis | 0943276 | |
| Ikira Wortel | 1334336 | |
| Wout Opdam | 1241084 | Mechanical Engineering |
Task division plan 1st week (temporary)
Problem statement and objectives --> Lieke
Who are the users? --> Ikira
What do they require? --> Wout
Approach, milestones and deliverables --> Eline
Who’s doing what? --> Eline
SotA: literature study, at least 25 relevant scientific papers and/or patents studied, summary on the wiki! --> Everyone 5 articles. Combining everything --> Davide
Problem statement and objectives
Users
In this section the users and there needs are identified.
Who are the users
What are the users needs
The project
Approach
Milestones
Deliverables
Planning
State of the art
Can robots handle your healthcare? By Nicola Davies. Summarized by Wout.[1]
The demand for healthcare robots will rise due to an ageing population and a shortage of carers. Japan is a leading country in the field of healthcare robots. They develop their robots in close coordination with elderly and patients.
Safety is an important aspect for healthcare robots. They must be absolutely fool proof. In order to safely operate around humans, robots need to feature things like quick reflexes, communication capabilities and interaction capabilities via video and audio. This translates into a wide range of sensors, cameras and actuators the robot needs to have. Next to a robot’s features, their looks are also important. Robots that try to impersonate actual humans, but still show imperfections can make users uneasy.
An area in which robots can do a better job than humans is being consistent in the quality of the care that is provided. After a long difficult shift, humans can be prone to errors while robots are not affected by exhaustion or other emotions.
For simple routine healthcare tasks, robots can be a good solution.
How medical robots will change healthcare By Peter B. Nichol. Summarized by Wout.[2]
A possible major field in future healthcare is medical nanotechnology, and more specific nanorobots. These robots will work inside the patient at cellular level. The most important stakeholders in robotic healthcare are not the people that develop the technology, but the people that will use it.
There are three main ways in which robotics can be deployed in healthcare: Direct patient care (e.g. robots used in surgeries), Indirect patient care (e.g. robots delivering medicine), Home healthcare (e.g. robots that keep the elderly company).
Acceptance of Healthcare Robots for the Older Population: Review and Future Directions by E. Broadbent, R. Stafford, B. MacDonald. Summarized by Wout.[3]
It is projected that the proportion of people older than the age of 60 will double between 2000 and 2050. This increases the need for healthcare. Alongside this there is also a shortage of people working in the healthcare industry. In western countries, most of the older people want to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. To facilitate this, smart solutions need to be found, for example healthcare robots.
Of great importance is the acceptance of healthcare robots by the people in need of care. There are three requirements for acceptance of a robot to occur: motivation for using the robot, sufficient user-friendliness and a feeling of comfort with the robot.
Healthcare robots need to be able to adapt to individual differences since not all patients are equal.
Basic healthcare robots have been developed which can assist with simple tasks like: assist in walking, reminding of doctors appointments, carry objects, lift patients, providing companionship. Mitsubishi sold the first commercially available mobile robot in 2005. This robot is designed to help in the home.
The older the age, the less willing people are to use robots. Older people are more fearful of new technology. However, they are more willing to accept assistive devices if this helps them maintain their independence.
Studies have shown that people prefer robots that do not have a human-like appearance. For companionship robots an animal-like appearance is preferred. Other examples of desired characteristics of a robot for the elderly are slow moving, safe, reliable, small and easy to use. Older people also appreciate having some form of control over the robot because this reinforces their sense of independence.
Workload
An overview of who has done what.
Week 1
| Name | Student ID | Hours this week | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eline | 1338447 | intro video's + first brainstorm (1.5 hours) | |
| Davide | 1255401 | ||
| Lieke Nijhuis | 0943276 | ||
| Ikira Wortel | 1334336 | Intro videos + first brainstorm (1.5 hours) | |
| Wout Opdam | 1241084 | Intro videos + first brainstorm (1.5 hours) + Start with wiki layout (1 hour) + Studied papers: Can robots handle you heatlhcare?, How medical robots will change healthcare (2 hours) |
References
- ↑ Can robots handle you heatlhcare?. Nicola Davies (2016, December 15). Engineering & Technology Volume 11, Issue 9, P 58-61. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ↑ How medical robots will change healthcare. Peter B. Nichol (2016, March 23). CIO, Framingham. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ↑ Acceptance of Healthcare Robots for the Older Population: Review and Future Directions. E. Broadbent, R. Stafford, B. MacDonald (2009, October 3). International Journal of Social Robotics (2009) 1: 319–330. Retrieved August 31, 2020.