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Wiki source code of Social Robot

Version 9.1 by Fedde Jorritsma on 2025/04/23 20:53
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1 Initially we wanted to use Navel as a robot to take care of different patients in the middle of the night. After the first presentation we realized that the project we had planned to do is too broad. Therefore the idea of the project was changed from one robot that can help different PWD in the middle of the night to each elderly having their own robot. Now each elderly has their own robot which they can built a relationship with, because it is in their room. Nao seemed like a better choice for this as it has a friendlier look and can sit on the nightstand next to the elderly. The idea was that the PWD can feel more comfortable with Nao sitting next to them, while they are sitting in their bed.
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4 (% style="line-height:100%" %)**Goals:**
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7 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Make sure the elderly feel comfortable when they wake up in the middle of the night
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10 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Make sure the elderly goes back to sleep
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13 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Provide assurance
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16 (% style="line-height:100%" %)**Actions:**
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19 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Have a chat with the elderly (LLM)
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21 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Listen to the elderly (recognise the voice)
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24 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Play familiar music to the elderly so they feel comfortable and at home
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27 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Get staff involved when necessary:
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32 (% style="line-height:100%" %)**Emotions:**
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35 **Fear**: They may feel disoriented and not know where they are. This can confuse them and they can have trouble distinguishing between day and night. This is a common phenomenon for people with Alzheimer's.
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38 **Loss of security**: The elderly can feel unsafe when they wake up in an unfamiliar environment, such as a hospital when they don't remember where they are.
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42 **Sadness and loneliness**: They can feel lonely without their loved ones nearby, this can lead to feelings of sadness or loneliness.
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46 **Restlessness**: Some people with Alzheimer's may experience feelings of restlessness or agitation, especially if they wake up suddenly and feel confused or lost.
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50 **Fear of the unknown**: People with Alzheimer's may not understand why they woke up in the middle of the night, making them feel anxious about the situation, especially if they have no sense of time.
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53 (% style="line-height:100%" %)**Beliefs:**
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56 (% style="line-height:100%" %)The elderly’s state of mind
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59 (% style="line-height:100%" %)**Percepts**
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62 (% style="line-height:100%" %)The overal posture of the elderly
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65 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Facial expression
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68 The voice of the elderly
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71 (% style="line-height:100%" %)Heart rate (bracelet)
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74 (% style="line-height:100%" %)sleep (bracelet)
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