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Emerging Health Technologies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Care Robots

  • By

  • Gaeun Kim

  • Jinmi Jeon

  • June 30, 2026

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Objective:

To synthesize the empirical literature on care robots across different populations and platforms, addressing gaps in previous reviews.

Approach:
  • Systematic Review: Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving care robots to assess their effectiveness across various populations.
Key Findings:
  • Prior reviews focused on single populations or platforms, limiting the ability to compare effects across different contexts.
  • The growth of care-robot RCTs from 2015 to 2024 allows for meaningful moderation analyses of robot platform and target population.
Interpretation:

The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of care robots' effectiveness across diverse settings.

Limitations:
  • Previous systematic reviews have been siloed, focusing on either specific populations or platforms, which limits comprehensive understanding.
  • Implementation questions have been treated in isolation, missing cross-cutting patterns that could inform broader applications.
Conclusion:

This review seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of different care robots across various populations.

Original Source(s)

Care Robots as Emerging Health Technologies: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • by Gaeun Kim, Jinmi Jeon

  • June 30, 2026

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