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... ... @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ 24 24 25 25 == Experimental design == 26 26 27 -The main research question can be answered using a within-subject design in order to be able to measure the //increase// per subject. The learning effect will be mitigated, because the two juxtaposed settings are vastly different. So, there is no advantage for the participant to be subjected to two conditions serially. In addition to the questionnaire, notes will be taken during the experiment of the observations of the participant's interactions with WAF (Walking Assisting Friend).27 +The main research question can be answered using a within-subject design in order to be able to measure the //increase// per subject. The learning effect will be mitigated, because the two juxtaposed settings are vastly different. So, there is no advantage for the participant to be subjected to two conditions serially. In addition to the questionnaire, notes will be taken during the experiment of the observations of the participant's interactions with WAF. 28 28 29 29 == Ethical Approval == 30 30 ... ... @@ -36,17 +36,13 @@ 36 36 37 37 * Walking a route 38 38 * Wandering off during a walk 39 -* Falling and alerting a caretaker 40 40 41 41 Walking a route 42 -The person with dementia will walk a route guided by either a caretaker or by the MiRo.41 +The person with dementia will walk a route guided by either a caretaker or by WAF. 43 43 44 44 Wandering off during a walk 45 -A person with dementia may become lost in their current surroundings. They might wander off from the predetermined route. Depending on the study group, either the caretaker or theMiRowill guide the person back to the route.44 +A person with dementia may become lost in their current surroundings. They might wander off from the predetermined route. Depending on the study group, either the caretaker or WAF will guide the person back to the route. 46 46 47 -Falling and alerting a caretaker 48 -When a person with dementia gets in trouble when walking around, it is very important that they receive immediate attention. 49 - 50 50 == Measures == 51 51 52 52 To measure the effectiveness of our solution, we use a questionnaire. Since people with dementia may experience difficulties with expressing themselves in a conversation, this questionnaire is lead by an interviewer [[(Neerincx et al., to appear)>>]]. A caretaker may also be present to help the person with dementia accurately express themselves. ... ... @@ -53,21 +53,20 @@ 53 53 54 54 == Procedure == 55 55 56 -The procedure is that the person with dementia is walking with the Miro. The PwD is giventheMiRoand thebracelet/leash,theMiRohas a pre-programmed route to walk. The PwD is asked,preferablyby cameras astosimulatethesituationhowtheMiRo shouldbeused. The emotional state of the PwD is actively monitored by looking at facial expressions. Furthermore, the researchers will actively check how easily the PwD interact withtheMiRoto check the familiarity. When the PwD is done walking, some small questions will be asked to check the satisfaction, autonomy and familiarity.52 +The procedure is that the person with dementia is walking with WAF. The PwD is given WAF and the proximity, WAF has a pre-programmed route to walk. The PwD is asked to walk with the dog. While they are walking the dog, they are observed by a separate observer, carefully noting down any remarkable events. The emotional state of the PwD is actively monitored by looking at facial expressions. Furthermore, the researchers will actively check how easily the PwD interact with WAF to check the familiarity. When the PwD is done walking, some small questions will be asked to check the satisfaction, autonomy and familiarity. 57 57 58 -Functions like when an elderly person falls or when they walk the wrong direction will not forcibly be tested with PwD as this might create a dangerous situation. These functions will be tested in advance with the use of "Dogfeeding". Other people from the development -team will test these functions.54 +Functions like when an elderly person falls or when they walk in the wrong direction will not forcibly be tested with PwD as this might create a dangerous situation. These functions will be tested in advance with the use of "Dogfeeding". Other people from the development team will test these functions. 59 59 60 60 == Material == 61 61 62 62 The items necessary for the tests are the following 63 63 64 -* MiRo + bracelet/leash 65 -* Camera to observe 66 -* Caretaker in a nearby room in case of emergency 60 +* A MiRo + bracelet 61 +* Caretaker 67 67 68 68 = Results = 69 69 70 -We asked participants about ther esense of being in charge, happiness, safety and trust when walking with MiRo and with the caretaker. In the graphs below we show each sense compared between the two guiding agents.65 +We asked participants about their sense of being in charge, happiness, safety and trust when walking with MiRo and with the caretaker. In the graphs below we show each sense compared between the two guiding agents. 71 71 72 72 {{html}} 73 73 <table width='80%'>