...Mayuko Tsujimura; Hiroo Ide; Wenwei Yu; Naonori Kodate; Mina Ishimaru; Atsuko Shimamura; Sayuri Suwa Purpose This study aims to compare the level of needs for home-care robots amongst older adults, family caregivers and home-care staff and clarify the factors constituting these needs. Design...

... and compatible with daily routines). Practical implications Using online discussions of ST products provides a rapid approach to understanding current consumer needs and preferences in the ever-changing world of technology. Originality/value No previous study is known to have explored the views of carers...