Social and Assistive Robotics in Dementia Care: Ethical Recommendations for Research and Practice
This academic paper examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of integrating social and assistive robotics into dementia care. It highlights the challenges of global public health regarding older adults and provides recommendations for research and clinical practice to protect vulnerable users. The authors emphasize considering ethical issues early in the development process to ensure appropriate implementation and maximize benefits.
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Who it governs
Researchers, clinicians, and developers working on assistive technologies and ethics in healthcare.
What the document contains
The document addresses the ethical landscape of deploying social and assistive robots for dementia patients, balancing patient autonomy, safety, and caregiver burden.
Binding regulatory enforcement mechanisms, specific legislative penalties, and technical software specifications are not stated in the abstract text.
- The increasing number of older adults with dementia creates a pressing need for assistive and social robotics in healthcare.
- Ethical, legal, and social implications must be considered early in the development of robotics for dementia care.
- Recommendations are provided to protect vulnerable users and maximize the benefits of assistive robotics.
- Informed consent protocols in this context draw heavily on frameworks like Alzheimer Europe’s research ethics guidelines.
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
1/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
However, ethical, legal and social implications should be considered early in the development of assistive and social robots for dementia
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screening score · 2026-10-24