UC1.2: During The Walk

PwD and humanoid robot

1. The PwD has agreed to go on the walk and is able to do so

2. Weather conditions allow for walking as well as hardware conditions (Ex. battery)

AC 2.1: Robot and PwD leaving the building together

AC 2.2: Robot and PwD start the walk towards the goal.

    - Robot asking PwD casual social questions during the walk. (What did you do today? etc. type questions)

    - Redirecting PwD if they go off track (Ex. "I think we are supposed to go right here, Maria!")

    - Motivation prompts during the walk. 

    - If possible, monitor traffic conditions with the help of sensors.

AC 2.3 Arriving at the park/in the garden

AC 2.4 Spending some time in the park/garden.

    - Robot remains close to PwD

    - Robot continues occasional social prompts

    - Robot asks if PwD wants to return/tells PwD it is time to return.

AC 2.5 Journey back to the care centre/back inside. Similar process as before.

AC 2.6 Make sure PwD arrives home safely. 

+ Be able to navigate to the desired location

+ Have a safe walk

- Guiding prompts might be annoying

- Prompts could be ignored

Effects

Claims

IDP: Walking a route 

+ PwD getting social stimulation

+ Adding to the enjoyment of the walk

- Prompts could be misunderstood or ignored 

- Audio input could be tricky outside or PwD could potentially not always speak clearly enough

IDP: Walking a route 

IDP: Motivation

+ The PwD has experienced a nice activity

+ Social stimulation 

+ Exercise and health benefits

IDP: Walking a route