P-2　Acceptability of a Robotic Agent in Older People using ICT ability

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Objective: This research is aimed to promote the use of robotic agent among older people by providing analysis of robotic agent in various acceptance factors. Background: Due to the increase of older adult population, having the ability to independently participate in social activities for older people has been recognized as a solution to problems arising in the aged society. Since it is not required to utilize an input device to use a robotic agent, the control method is intuitive, allowing older people to interact easily without prior experiences with ICT. Method: In this experiment, with the use of text-to-speech program, eight topics of conversations were pre-recorded. Conversational interaction was allowed by voice transmission through computer from speaker by experimenter. Seven-point Likert scale was used to measure the acceptability of robotic agent and the ICT ability of the subjects. Results: From the research, in order for the older people to perceive robotic agent as a social presence, an improved design of the robotic agent that can increase the trust must be developed. Furthermore, it is also essential for older people to realize the usefulness and sociability of robotic agent. Conclusion: With the use of robotic agent, various acceptance factors were analyzed among older people in this research. Robotic agent would provide various opportunities in conversations in certain situations when one is having difficulty controlling devices and for people with disabilities.