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36 36  1. A PwD experiences an increase in perceived autonomy compared to walking with a caretaker.
37 37  This shows the focus of research is on overall support of patients in and possibly outside of our activity.
38 38  Next we have other claims that support this by:
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39 39  2. A PwD feels increased freedom to take breaks and to interact in a social context during a walk with WAF in comparison with a caretaker
40 40  Especially in the context of PwDs that have an increased feeling of being a burden for their caretakers a walk with WAF lowers the bar to engage in activities on a persons on volition. The dementia and age induced hindrances are partially alleviated with the guidance of either a caretaker or WAF. The induced dependence is intrinsically felt less for a robot than another human.
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41 41  Our third and fourth claims are based on the particularities of MiRo being a doglike robot which specify a set of expectations somewhere in between dog behaviour and complex robot behaviour.
42 42  3. WAF can grab the attention of a PwD when needed and with minimal annoyance
43 43  Through its expressive means, WAF can notify a user of the system. Movements of the ears, head, tail, eyes and body indicate attention and direction, but more direct cues such as light, sound and even vibration all aid in guiding the PwD back on track.