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SMILEi - Pushing the Boundaries of Socially Assistive Robotics to Transform Aging in Place
Principal Researchers: Ismael Sánchez-Osorio, PhD; Cathy Bodine, PdD, CCC-SLP
Others Involved: Alberto Muñoz, PhD; Emmanuel Nuño, PhD; Luis Tabarez, MS
Collaborators: Eduardo Tijerina, BS; Troy Ogborn; Yeongdae Kim, PhD Student Researchers: Arturo Murra; John (Jack) Lueck; Kristeen Neuman
Collaborators: Eduardo Tijerina, BS; Troy Ogborn; Yeongdae Kim, PhD Student Researchers: Arturo Murra; John (Jack) Lueck; Kristeen Neuman
This project advances SMILEi (Social Multimodal Interface for Learning and Embodied Intelligence), a platform that uses Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) to help older adults live independently and thrive at home. The platform allows caregivers to interact with older adults remotely in real-time, while the system learns from each interaction to better respond to the individual's needs. The goal is to develop and test these technologies in real-world settings to provide affordable, ongoing support that enhances quality of life and extends independent living.