A robotic shower system
Klein, B.; Schlömer, I. · Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2017 · Heft 12 · S. 25 bis 31
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Background and aimsA crucial factor for independent living is the ability to maintain personal hygiene. In Western culture personal hygiene is one of the most sensitive and intimate subjects and is usually carried out in privacy. Relying on support from relatives or home care services is often accompanied by feelings of shame and helplessness [1, 9]. In this situation an automated showering support system can foster independent living with dignity and may relieve stress of family members or professional caregivers. The European research project I-SUPPORT is developing an intelligent robotic shower system which e…