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<p>Within the promissory discourse of care robots, claims regarding robotic autonomy have become increasingly important in scientific research and policy agendas. Autonomy, however, far from an inherent robotic attribute; is endeavoured, negotiated, and (sometimes) achieved within particular human-machine configurations. This paper delves into the assemblages that configure a care robot’s autonomy within the context of aged care in a nursing home setting. Employing extensive qualitative methodology and drawing upon Science and Technology Studies (STS) literature, this study provides a thick description of the intricate dynamics that are present in the development, repair, and maintenance of a robot’s autonomous capabilities. The findings shed light on the need for a redefinition of autonomy in aged care robotics and, most importantly, how the notion of place plays a key role in the interplay of spatial and social assemblages that construct robot autonomy.</p>

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Placing a Robot: Exploring How Robot Autonomy is Constructed for Aged Care Within a Nursing Home Setting

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    2026年3月30日

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  • Rosanna Ramirez-Nethersole,
  • Núria Vallès-Peris,
  • Miquel Domènech

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Within the promissory discourse of care robots, claims regarding robotic autonomy have become increasingly important in scientific research and policy agendas. Autonomy, however, far from an inherent robotic attribute; is endeavoured, negotiated, and (sometimes) achieved within particular human-machine configurations. This paper delves into the assemblages that configure a care robot’s autonomy within the context of aged care in a nursing home setting. Employing extensive qualitative methodology and drawing upon Science and Technology Studies (STS) literature, this study provides a thick description of the intricate dynamics that are present in the development, repair, and maintenance of a robot’s autonomous capabilities. The findings shed light on the need for a redefinition of autonomy in aged care robotics and, most importantly, how the notion of place plays a key role in the interplay of spatial and social assemblages that construct robot autonomy.