Evaluation of a Telepresence Robot for the Elderly: A Spanish Experience

This paper copes with the evaluation of a robotic telepresence application for the elderly. It presents the experiences on using the Giraff telepresence robot within three real testsites in Spain for more than a year. Results from this evaluation are the basis for future improvements of this technology which very likely will find a field of application in the enhancement of the quality of life of the elderly. This work is framed in the AAL European Joint Programme.

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