Independent Design Project-Final paper

Running Head: RESEARCH LOG #7 2

RESEARCH LOG #7 2

Research Log #7

Student

ASCI 531-Robotics and Control

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Dec 1, 2019

Research Log #7

Bedaf, S., Gelderblom, G. J., & De Witte, L. (2015). Overview and categorization of robots supporting independent living of elderly people: what activities do they support and how far have they developed. Assistive Technology, 27(2), 88-100.https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2014.978916

This material points out that many robotic materials and inventions related to supporting elderly people have been developed. The authors point out that a total of 107 robotics were found serving different purposes to elderly independent people. These robots are assumed to provide support in the following forms; mobility, self-care, interpersonal interaction & relationships, and other activities. This article is relevant to my topic of ways of helping old people as it seeks to provide solutions on ways through which these their lives can be extended.

Czaja, S. J. (2016). Long-term care services and support systems for older adults: The role of technology. American Psychologist, 71(4), 294. Retrieved from https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-21979-005

Czaja (2016) points out that increasing number of old people comes with its advantages and disadvantages. Younger people tend to enjoy relatively better health compared to the old people. The author points out that mobility is one of the challenges that old people are facing, making it difficult for them to access necessary health services. The article hints on various technologies that can be used to enhance monitoring of the old people suffering from chronic diseases. Robotics have emerged to be the best when it comes to monitoring. This article is relevant to my topic as it suggests ways through which health of the old people can be maintained.

Hamet, P., & Tremblay, J. (2017). Artificial intelligence in medicine. Metabolism, 69, S36-S40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2017.01.011

This research article by Hamet & Tremblay (2017) points out that artificial intelligence is one of the driving forces behind robotics. The authors of the article traces back the origin of the word robotics, which originates from robota - is a Czech word meaning forced labor. The paper talks of artificial intelligence and ways through which it has been applied in the field of medicine in handling electronic health records and health management information system. This article is relevant to my design topic of robotics in heath care centers as it will enhance the management of old people struggling with medication.

Peters, B. S., Armijo, P. R., Krause, C., Choudhury, S. A., & Oleynikov, D. (2018). Review of emerging surgical robotic technology. Surgical endoscopy, 32(4), 1636-1655. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-018-6079-2

This research article by Peters et al. (2018) reveals that there has been extensive research done regarding the increasing number of surgeries done to old people. The authors further points out that robotic surgery has significantly increased and has revealed significant improvement to both patients and surgeons. It is this satisfaction that has resulted to increased number of robotics machine in health centers. This material is relevant to my topic as it seeks to formulate possible ways through which elderly can fully benefit from robotic integration in hospitals.

Taylor, R. H., Menciassi, A., Fichtinger, G., Fiorini, P., & Dario, P. (2016). Medical robotics and computer-integrated surgery. In Springer handbook of robotics (pp. 1657-1684). Springer, Cham. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-32552-1_63

The authors of the article affirm that there has been a tremendous growth of medical robotics since mid-1980s. Robotics in medicine has expanded from “stereotactic brain surgery, orthopaedics, endoscopic surgery, microsurgery to incorporate areas like commercially marketed, clinically deployed systems, and a robust and exponentially expanding research community.” The authors also gives ways through which robotic surgery can be classified. This is essential to my topic as it will facilitate placing elderly in the right category where they can receive standard treatment.