Workshop on Motivational Aspects of Robotics in Physical Therapy

Motivation is an important factor in physical therapy and is frequently used as a determinant of training outcome. Motivated rehabilitation treatment leads to active participation, emotional arousal, and higher performance. Over the past years, assistive robotic and computer-based devices made significant progress in the therapeutic rehab practice. Recently, more and more attention is given to the motivational aspects of their use. In this multidisciplinary workshop, we invites researchers from the field of robotics, physical therapy, psychology, and game development to share and discuss state of the art of the use of robots in rehabilitation accenting the aspects of motivation increase and emotional arousal. Objectives: The workshop aims to: = bring together researchers from the fields of robotics, physical therapy, psychology, and game development; = create the common ground and knowledge for this cutting-age interdisciplinary subject = get the state of the art of motivational aspects of robotics in physical therapy from the presentations of the resent works in the field. List of topics: = Assistive robots: How can they efficiently motivate? = Social robots: What is the appearance? How a robot can induce patient’s empathy? = Game and virtual reality: How do they contribute to the motivational arousal? = Emotional arousal: How can a robot contribute to the emotional background? = Human-robot interaction: What are the specific measurements of interaction and motivation in therapeutic set-up? Psychological aspect of motivation in therapeutic robotics. = Personality of the patient: How to measure it and to adjust the robotic behaviour to it? = Usability and acceptance: How can a robotic device motivate stuff? When do you need a robot? Organisers: Dr. Marina Fridin, Therapeutic and Educational Robotics Lab, Ariel University Center marinafridin@gmail.com Dr. Mark Belokopytov, Therapeutic and Educational Robotics Lab, Ariel University Center markb120@gmail.com Prof. Adriana Tapus, Cognitive Robotics Lab, ENSTA-ParisTech, France adriana.tapus@ensta-paristech.fr Prof. Mindy Aisen, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Hospital, USA maisen@dhs.lacounty. gov Program: 9:00-9:30 Introduction: Motivational Aspects of Robotics in Physical Therapy Marina Fridin Design for motivation 9:30-10:30 Keynote: Robot audition and emotions as tool to motivate users. Hiroshi Okuno 10:30-11:00 Coffee Break 11:00-11:30 Contextual analysis of the needs of elderly for independent living: is there a role for robot physical therapy? J. Gallego Pérez, D. E. Karreman, and V. Evers Abstract—The goal of the present study was to describe and understand the daily life of independent living elderly people. We aimed to identify their needs for support and roles people and technology play in their lives to eventually help them maintain their independence. Seven aged persons from a city near Madrid, Spain, participated in indepth interviews in their homes. The results from the qualitative data analysis indicated a great variability in the coping capacity of the participants. Feelings of loneliness and lack of motivation appeared as common burdens in their lives. Robot roles are proposed that could help fulfill the needs of independent elderly people. Self-efficacy and other related constructs are discussed which could have an influence on older people’s motivations and their predisposition to disability. Finally, a “motivator” robot role is proposed that could enhance the self-efficacy of independent elderly in physical therapy contexts, hence decreasing their risk of losing independence.The goal of the present study was to describe and understand the daily life of independent living elderly people. We aimed to identify their needs for support and roles people and technology play in their lives to eventually help them maintain their independence. Seven aged persons from a city near Madrid, Spain, participated in indepth interviews in their homes. The results from the qualitative data analysis indicated a great variability in the coping capacity of the participants. Feelings of loneliness and lack of motivation appeared as common burdens in their lives. Robot roles are proposed that could help fulfill the needs of independent elderly people. Self-efficacy and other related constructs are discussed which could have an influence on older people’s motivations and their predisposition to disability. Finally, a “motivator” robot role is proposed that could enhance the self-efficacy of independent elderly in physical therapy contexts, hence decreasing their risk of losing independence. 11:30-12:00 The Robot Got the Looks. Social Robots Appearance as Predictor of Anthrpomorphism and Intention to Work. N. Piçarra, J. C. Giger, G. Pochatk and G. Gonçalves Abstract—In this paper we propose to explore how a group of psychology students perceives two different instances of social robots (mechanic vs human) and how this affects their intention to work with a social robots in the future. Two studies were conducted. A multivariate analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis were employed. Results show no effects for robots appearance. Previous attitudes towards robots predict anthropomorphism. Anthropomorphism and desire show up as predictors of intention to work with robots.In this paper we propose to explore how a group of psychology students perceives two different instances of social robots (mechanic vs human) and how this affects their intention to work with a social robots in the future. Two studies were conducted. A multivariate analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis were employed. Results show no effects for robots appearance. Previous attitudes towards robots predict anthropomorphism. Anthropomorphism and desire show up as predictors of intention to work with robots. Application of Step-on Interface to Therapy. T. Matsumaru, S. Dong, Y. Liu Abstract— This paper describes the application of step-on interface (SOI) to therapy. SOI consists of a projector and a sensor such as range scanner, and its special feature is using a projected screen as bidirectional interface through which the information is presented from a robot to a user and the user instructions are delivered to the robot. The human-friendly amusing mobile robot HFAMRO equipped with SOI on a mobile platform is a playing-tag-robot which can be used for gait training. The image-projective desktop arm trainer IDAT is designed set on a desk in front of a trainee sitting. This kind This paper describes the application of step-on interface (SOI) to therapy. SOI consists of a projector and a sensor such as range scanner, and its special feature is using a projected screen as bidirectional interface through which the information is presented from a robot to a user and the user instructions are delivered to the robot. The human-friendly amusing mobile robot HFAMRO equipped with SOI on a mobile platform is a playing-tag-robot which can be used for gait training. The image-projective desktop arm trainer IDAT is designed set on a desk in front of a trainee sitting. This kind of system is adjustable and customized to each individual by setting parameters, using multimedia channels, or uploading the program. Therefore it could provide the motivation and accomplishment to a trainee and maintain his/her enthusiasm and interest. 12:30-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:00 Keynote: Physical and Cognitive Robot Assisted Therapy. Bram Vanderborght