The Attitudes of People in Amphoe Muang Udon Thani towards Development of "Sawasdee-Phayaban" Robot

Abstract

          The objectives of this research are as follows: 1) to study the behaviors and opinions of people in Amphoe Muang Udon Thani towards development of "Sawasdee-Phayaban" robot; and 2) to present the guidelines for designing and developing a prototype of "Sawasdee-Phayaban" robot in terms of robot body and features. This research utilized a mixed method, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. In the quantitative research part, the sample consisted 400 elderly and people in Amphoe Muang, Udon Thani province. Data were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed with a descriptive statistic. In the qualitative research component, study on documentary research and in-depth interviews were performed with 10 Medical personnel in Amphoe Muang, Udon Thani province. They were selected by purposive sampling. Data were then analyzed with content analysis.

          The research findings showed that: 1) the behaviors and opinions of people in Amphoe Muang Udon Thani towards development of "Sawasdee-Phayaban" robot, in the robot body part, was overall at 20.1 and in each individual aspect at a high level; in the features part, were rated at a high level in overall at 4.42; and 2) the guidelines for designing and developing a prototype of "Sawasdee-Phayaban" robot, in terms of robot body part, should focus on developing mechanisms designed to be able to move around, robotic material should be safe, standardized, and resistant to impact; and features part, the robot should have a features that can help measure body temperature with an accurate intelligent, emergency call button, and system of care and follow-up symptoms to replace doctors and nurses etc.