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SHARA-WoZ: A Collaborative Framework for Assessing Socially Assistive Robots Using Wizard of Oz Techniques

  • By

  • Guillermo Cubero

  • Laura Villa

  • Tania Mondéjar

  • Ramón Hervás

  • March 1, 2026

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    The aging population is projected to increase significantly, leading to challenges in healthcare systems and a shortage of nursing staff for elderly care.

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    Socially assistive robots (SARs) offer potential benefits such as companionship and cognitive stimulation, addressing the needs of older adults.

  • 3

    Current evaluation methodologies for SARs lack scalability and rigor, necessitating input from diverse stakeholders beyond technical experts.

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    The SHARA-WoZ framework provides a modular, web-based infrastructure for evaluating SARs, integrating AI services for realistic remote operation.

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    User experience and qualitative feedback from healthcare and technical experts are essential for assessing the usability and utility of the SHARA-WoZ framework.

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SHARA-WoZ: A Collaborative Framework for Assessing Socially Assistive Robots Using Wizard of Oz Techniques

  • by Guillermo Cubero, Laura Villa, Tania Mondéjar, Ramón Hervás

  • March 1, 2026

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