Priyesh Tiwari National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland www.health.auckland.ac.nz/nihi (P36, 1/10/09, Sigma Room, 4.00)

1. Some non-technology implications for wider application of robots to assist older people Priyesh Tiwari, Jim Warren, Karen Day, Bruce MacDonald University of Auckland

5. Silver care robots at University of Auckland

7. Considerations for design policy Socio-cultural Financial Regulatory Ethical

8. Ethical considerations Agenda Ensure Monitor Report Empowerment Autonomy Privacy Adherence/ Compliance Outcomes Costs

9. Social and cultural context Technology best plays role of a process enabler Technology is not yet validated as a possible substitute to human contact Family & physician acceptance Impact on day-to-day operations Organisational acceptance

10. Financial implications Need tight balance between features & utility to minimise costs Can delay institutionalisation Can reduce ADE, falls and hospitalisation Containment of manpower cost Robots are relatively expensive AT Public funding or personal contribution? Justify in relation to other available options