The paper analyzes older people’s expectations and perceptions about welfare technology and in particular about assistant robots in elderly care. Assistant robots may extend autonomy in old age and provide support for caregivers. In this study attitudes of older people, caregivers and care managers were collected through focus group discussions, by exploring seven categories that need to be addressed to improve orientation towards assistant robot technology in care. Therefore, an adequate dissemination of information may enhance people’s acceptance and reduces fear toward technology in care.
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