Robotic assistive technology for frail older adults has drawn attention, along with raising
ethical concerns. The ethical implications of a robot's usage have been characterized in the
literature as detrimental, such as emotional deception, unhealthy attachment, and reduced
human contact from a deontological perspective. These concerns require practical
investigations, although the long-term effect of robot usage on older adults remains
uncertain. Our longitudinal study aimed to investigate how older adults with cognitive …