The issue at hand, as discussed in previous chapters, requires a combination of human and robot solutions. To design and develop such a solution we can use the Socio-Cognitive Engineering (SCE) method. SCE is a framework that among other things promotes human collaboration and learning with technology-based systems [3].

It provides a clear structure, consisting of a foundation, specification, and evaluation. It allows us to take into account stakeholders and their values, and create claims through functions, effects, and use cases. The incremental and iterative process taken in the SCE method combines human factors and related technology to form re-usable solutions.

Generally, technology does not work in isolation [1]. In the context of our problem, the robot's environment, knowledge, and goals are intertwined with that of the human. SCE allows us to combine the human and technological aspects or our problem. Within different fields of studies we can find relevant philosophies and approaches applicable to our problem.

According to [2] it is important to map the underlying motivation of parties in order to understand which activities they would be drawn to. Each of the involved parties (the robot, the PwD, the guardian) can be modeled through the SCE method. Through methods such as user stories and value stories we can create a well-rounded description of a stakeholder and their goals. The difference in for example environments, abilities, and goals are easy to map out through SCE.

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/32231480_Socio-cognitive_Engineering [3]

References

[1] Week 3.1a slide 27.

[2] Han, A., Radel, J., McDowd, J. M., & Sabata, D. (2016). Perspectives of people with dementia about meaningful activities: a synthesis. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias, 31(2), 115-123)