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Notes paper 2 week 3.2
The Design and Evaluation of a Robotic e-Partner
Engaging People with Dementia in Joint Activities
with Music
Mark A. Neerincx · Ismini Psychoula ·
Marieke M. M. Peeters · Bernd Kreynen ·
Catharine Oertel

• . Additionally, Chang et al. [11] tested the Paro robot in a nursing home in an 8-weeks trial and observed an increased willingness amongst participants to interact with the robot.
• Paro was evaluated more positively, whereas the Guide robot could be improved in terms of making it more simple and improving its ergonomics
• Hebesberger et al. [16] investigated the use of a robot as a walking group as-
  sistant at a care site accompanying adults with advanced dementia. The robot
  offered visual and acoustic stimulation. The findings suggested that a robot has
  the potential to enhance motivation, group coherence, and also mood within the
  walking group