A Study on the Design of Elderly-Following Monitoring Robots Based on AHP

Xiaorong Wei; Jiayu Cao; Aihui Yang

doi:10.26689/jera.v9i6.13196

Xiaorong Wei School of Mechanical Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
Jiayu Cao School of Mechanical Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
Aihui Yang School of Mechanical Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26689/jera.v9i6.13196

Keywords: Analytic hierarchy process, Human-robot interaction, Industrial design, Follow-up monitoring robot, User experience

Abstract

This study constructs a design model for elderly-following monitoring robots based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), establishing four evaluation dimensions: functional adaptability, interaction usability, environmental adaptability, and safety reliability. Design priorities were determined through expert scoring and weight analysis, followed by practical optimization of structure and interaction. Results indicated that this approach can effectively enhance the scientific rigor of robot design and improve user satisfaction, providing a feasible solution for the design of intelligent elderly-care products.

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