Project homeStep 3: Effects
| Topic | Question | Answer |
Positive consequences | Which positive effects are expected from the AI-functions - to the performance of the actors who work with the AI (e.g., accuracy, speed, ...)? - to the state of them (e.g., stress, understanding, trust, ...)?
| Performance Speed: The robot's ability to follow the patient can save the nurse and family members time and effort in keeping an eye on the patient, as they can trust the robot to keep up with the patient's movements. Engagement: The interaction with Dogg0 can help the person with dementia to engage in a fun and stimulating activity, which can be beneficial for their mental and emotional well-being. State Stress: The robot's ability to assist with tasks such as following the patient and going for a walk can help reduce stress levels for the patient and family members, as they have a social companion. Trust: The robot's consistent behavior and reliability can help build trust between the person with dementia and their caregivers, as they may come to rely on the robot as a familiar and predictable presence in their lives. |
Negative consequences | Do you foresee potential negative effects of the AI-functions: - on the performance, state and/or values of the actors? - on more general ethical or societal aspects? What are they? | Performance It can be difficult for Truus to adapt to behavior of the robot, leading to confusion and frustration. The use of the robot may lead to overreliance on the robot by the nurse and family members. The robot can help with assistance or engagement of Truus but cannot provide the full emotional support a person with dementia needs. Overreliance can potentially result in reduced physical stimulation and interaction with the person with dementia. Ethical and societal aspects Privacy and security might be an issue. If the robot would have acces to the internet (for a database of the patient schedule, to find the ideal time for a walk e.g.), the privacy of this data and the security of the connection is a concern. The cost of the robot may make it inaccessible to some families, making the use of the robot not as fair and inclusive as intended
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 Impact on use-case | What is the impact of the AI functions on the overall use case? What does it add to the use case/how does it improve the use case as a whole? | Impact of the AI functions The AI functions provide the robot with a range of abilities that can benefit both the person with dementia and their caregivers, including: Assistance with mobility; Engaging in physical activity, Reduced stress levels. The AI capabilities can improve the well-being of the patient with dementia by providing distraction and the feeling they can pet a dog. Also for the caregivers it can take work away or reduce stress levels. |
