Hi everyone,

I’m part of an international research project examining how caregivers view the use of social robots in dementia care. We are currently recruiting formal caregivers in the United States to join an online focus group for a cross-cultural study.

Our aim is to better understand caregivers’ perspectives, concerns, and expectations related to technologies used in dementia care—especially the ethical aspects. Your lived experiences are essential to shaping future social robots for people living with dementia.

⭐ What participation involves

• A 60–90 minute online focus group with 3–4 other caregivers

• Conducted via Microsoft Teams

• Discussion topics include your caregiving experiences and your thoughts about ethics of social robots in dementia care

• \*\*No prior experience with robots is needed\*\*

• This study has been approved by Ethical Review Board of Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands 

⭐ Compensation

Participants receive €15 (about $16 USD) as a thank-you for their time.

⭐ Who can take part

You are eligible if you:

• Live in the U.S.

• Are a formal caregiver (working in a care home, have received professional training, and provide care as paid employment)

⭐ Interested?

Please contact me via email: f.wang3@tue.nl. I can share the official informed consent, answer any questions you may have, and confirm your eligibility before scheduling a session.

Thank you for considering participating—your insights can meaningfully contribute to the design of ethically responsible social robots for people living with dementia.