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<p>Mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) is emerging as a potential innovative technology to provide live remote interventions to seniors. This study aimed to assess the acceptability and intention to use an MRP by seniors for leisure activities. The MRP was presented to 19 seniors (mean age = 81.3 years). They were given time to try the robot for 10–15&#xa0;min. Acceptability and intention to use the MRP were assessed using a questionnaire based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Correlations were used to investigate relationships between age, loneliness, and the variables measured by the UTAUT questionnaire. Results showed that 77.7% of the respondents declared themselves satisfied with MRP and 55.6% thought that MRP could be useful for leisure activities. However, only 17.7% said they intended to use the MRP regularly. This result can be explained by the respondents’ apparent high level of autonomy and low perceived loneliness. Although our sample of older adults enjoyed their experience with the MRP, they reported limited intent to use it for leisure activities. Further studies could examine the acceptability of the MRP in less autonomous and more isolated individuals. The emergence of MRP offers different clinical applications for older adults’ care. Considering the acceptability of the technology could lead to a better intention to use the technology by older adults and encourage participants to get involved in various social and leisure activities.</p>

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Acceptability and Intention to Use Mobile Robotic Telepresence to Carry Out Leisure Activities in Older Adults: An Observational Study

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    2025年7月29日

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  • Louise Robin,
  • Stéphane Mandigout,
  • Benoit Borel,
  • Michelle Nguyen,
  • Charles Sebiyo Batcho

摘要

Mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) is emerging as a potential innovative technology to provide live remote interventions to seniors. This study aimed to assess the acceptability and intention to use an MRP by seniors for leisure activities. The MRP was presented to 19 seniors (mean age = 81.3 years). They were given time to try the robot for 10–15 min. Acceptability and intention to use the MRP were assessed using a questionnaire based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Correlations were used to investigate relationships between age, loneliness, and the variables measured by the UTAUT questionnaire. Results showed that 77.7% of the respondents declared themselves satisfied with MRP and 55.6% thought that MRP could be useful for leisure activities. However, only 17.7% said they intended to use the MRP regularly. This result can be explained by the respondents’ apparent high level of autonomy and low perceived loneliness. Although our sample of older adults enjoyed their experience with the MRP, they reported limited intent to use it for leisure activities. Further studies could examine the acceptability of the MRP in less autonomous and more isolated individuals. The emergence of MRP offers different clinical applications for older adults’ care. Considering the acceptability of the technology could lead to a better intention to use the technology by older adults and encourage participants to get involved in various social and leisure activities.