Robot program to help older adults be more active
This study tests if a robot can help older adults become more physically active. If you join, you would interact with a robot that encourages and guides you to move more each day.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You are able to walk
- You can speak and understand English
- You can travel to the University of Ottawa Lees Campus
- You do not have a diagnosed brain or mental health condition
- You have full use of your arms and hands
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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