Human-Robot Interaction For Rehabilitation Robotics

Abstract

Recent developments in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have raised interest in humanoid robots that mimic human characteristics and social robots designed for social interaction.   Meanwhile, human-robot interaction (HRI) is emerging as a new field of study.   The goals of this review study are to clarify the basic concepts of HRI and social robots, look into their current applications in the medical profession, and evaluate their potential for spinal care in the present and the future.   Design, social sciences, robotics, artificial intelligence, and other disciplines are all combined in the interdisciplinary field of human-robot interaction (HRI) to create robots that can meaningfully engage with humans. Research on HRI is still ongoing in a variety of domains, including nursing and caregiving support, emotional and social support, cognitive and rehabilitation for the elderly, medical information and education, patient monitoring, and data collection, despite the fact that social robots have not yet been extensively employed in clinical settings.   Research on spinal care is still in its early stages, but it is beginning to examine robotic assistance for rehabilitation activities, questionnaire-based evaluations for spine pain, and gait training aids.   Future integration of social robots in spinal care will require a range of HRI research programs and proactive collaboration with spinal care specialists.