The aim of this presentation is to discuss on barriers to introduce the communication and rehabilitation robots in the hospital and elderly institutions through the results of clinical evaluation of Pepper robot applications and future development issues. If anthropomorphic robots will be used for nursing care and rehabilitation for older people, it will critical to consider how to develop it by interdisciplinary research based on scientific evidences. It should be aimed to improve the performance of humanoid robots, in order to heal and care the older people, and prevent the progression of dementia. Also, if such robot support can be incorporated as a reward in the system of medical or long-term care fees, further research and development will be expected to proceed. Moreover, to introduce humanoid robots into the fields of nursing care healthcare and welfare, economic and ethico-legal research are essential.
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