peer reviewed · ACM IMX 2026 (2026) · Jun 9, 2026
Exploring Mediated Communication with Older Adults: Comparing AR Avatars, Telepresence Robots, and Face-to-Face Interaction
Stephanie Arevalo Arboleda, Jakob Hartbrich, Florian Weidner, Melisa Conde, Veronika Mikhailova, Felix Immohr, Soehnke Fischedick, Bea Vorhof
In plain English
An exploratory study with ten older adults comparing AR avatars, telepresence robots and face-to-face conversation. Neither technology matched face-to-face, but both were well received; richer nonverbal expression is needed. Author list shortened.
older adults
loneliness
social presence
virtual reality
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