arxivcs.RO2026-07-10
Effects of Robotic Touch on Older Users During Walking Guidance by a Humanoid Robot
Leonie Leven, Marko Ackermann, Christian Werner, Melina Schmetterer, Theresa Buchner, Monika Eckstein, et al.
The shortage of healthcare staff is a challenge in geriatric care. To address this, robots can be integrated into care settings to provide assistance and emotional support. A promising application is walking guidance, particularly benefiting older adults as navigation skills dete…