Enhancing Elderly Care Through Robotic Companionship: A Hiwonder Dog Application
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Razvan Voicu
Department
SPCEET – Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
Abstract
Enhancing Elderly Care Through Robotic Companionship: A Hiwonder Dog Application
This project, developed through the Kennesaw State University First-Year Scholars Program, explores how robotics can enhance independence and safety for elderly individuals. The central research question asks: Can a low-cost robotic companion assist older adults by providing mobility support and personalized reminders?
Building on studies in assistive robotics, the project utilizes the Hiwonder robotic dog to create an interactive system that follows elderly users and offers daily reminders. The robot employs ultrasonic sensors and a camera to maintain a safe following distance, while an integrated speaker delivers reminders about medication, hydration, and incoming family communication.
This project demonstrates how accessible robotics can contribute to improving quality of life for aging populations. By merging engineering design with human-centered innovation, it highlights how undergraduate research can address real-world challenges through creative, compassionate technology.
AI was used for grammar and spelling.
Disciplines
Other Engineering
Enhancing Elderly Care Through Robotic Companionship: A Hiwonder Dog Application
Enhancing Elderly Care Through Robotic Companionship: A Hiwonder Dog Application
This project, developed through the Kennesaw State University First-Year Scholars Program, explores how robotics can enhance independence and safety for elderly individuals. The central research question asks: Can a low-cost robotic companion assist older adults by providing mobility support and personalized reminders?
Building on studies in assistive robotics, the project utilizes the Hiwonder robotic dog to create an interactive system that follows elderly users and offers daily reminders. The robot employs ultrasonic sensors and a camera to maintain a safe following distance, while an integrated speaker delivers reminders about medication, hydration, and incoming family communication.
This project demonstrates how accessible robotics can contribute to improving quality of life for aging populations. By merging engineering design with human-centered innovation, it highlights how undergraduate research can address real-world challenges through creative, compassionate technology.
AI was used for grammar and spelling.