SimpleC Wellness Platform With Social Robot Interaction (Long-term)

This study will be conducted to test a Socially-Assistive Robot (SAR) system for residents in an Assisted Living environment. The goal of the SAR system is to enhance social engagement and connectedness. The system engages residents via robot-facilitated activities such as trivia and reminder and is integrated with the SimpleC Wellness Platform.

Resident Inclusion Criteria:Aged 50+ yearsAny genderFluent in EnglishNew or current user of SimpleCAt risk for MCI; MCI; moderate / cognitive impairment (MMSE score of 13 or higher)Family Member Inclusion Criteria:Aged 18+ yearsAny genderFluent in EnglishFamily or friend of residentNew or current user of SimpleCNo diagnosis of dementia or related disorderStaff Inclusion Criteria:Aged 18+ yearsAny genderFluent in EnglishWorks for the Senior Housing CommunityNew or current user of SimpleCResident Exclusion Criteria:Comorbidities or psychiatric history that would preclude study participationExpecting to move during the study (i.e., move out of facility)Both legally deaf and blindNot able to press tablet buttonsNot able to verbally answer questionnairesPregnantFamily Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:Comorbidities or psychiatric history that would preclude study participationExpecting to move during the study (i.e., move out of facility)Both legally deaf and blindNot able to press tablet buttonsPregnantStaff Exclusion Criteria:Expecting to move during the study (i.e., move out of facility)Both legally deaf and blindPregnant