Another result that we (& @utasailer.bsky.social) found in #geriatric participants: A priori attitutes towards social #touch 🤝 are related to acceptance of touch by a humanoid 🤖 robot 👉see preprint 🔍 www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-9... incl. #qualitative analyses (funds @heika-team.bsky.social)
Background Interpersonal touch is a fundamental aspect of human social interaction and plays a crucial role in health and wellbeing. In geriatric healthcare, touch-capable social robots are increasing...
