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2021
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Guro BrodalAbstract
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Jeremy C. Andersen Nathan P. Havill Brian P. Griffin Jane U. Jepsen Snorre Hagen Tero Klemola Isabel C. Barrio Sofie A. Kjeldgaard Toke T. Høye John Murlis Yuri N. Baranchikov Andrey V. Selikhovkin Ole Petter Laksforsmo Vindstad Adalgisa Caccone Joseph S. ElkintonAbstract
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El Houssein Chouaib HarikAbstract
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Aim Many thematic land cover maps, such as maps of vegetation types, are based on field inventories. Studies show inconsistencies among field workers in such maps, explained by inter-observer variation in classification and/or spatial delineation of polygons. In this study, we have tested a new method to assess the accuracy of these two components independently. Location Four study sites dominated by different ecosystems in southeast Norway. Methods We have used a vegetation-based land cover classification system adapted to a map scale of 1:5,000. First, a consensus map, a map that can be considered an approximation of a flawless map, was established. Secondly, the consensus map was adapted to test the accuracy of classification and polygon delineation independently. We used 10 field workers to generate a consensus map, and 14 new field workers (in pairs) to test the accuracy (n = 7). Results The results show that the accuracy of polygon delineation is lower than that of land cover classification. This is in contrast with previous studies, but previous research designs have not enabled a separation of the two accuracy components. Conclusion We recommend strengthening the training and harmonization of field workers in general, and increasing the emphasis on polygon delineation.
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Oskar Schnedler BjoråAbstract
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Diana Saplacan Weria Khaksar Jim TørresenAbstract
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Diana Saplacan Weria Khaksar Jim TørresenAbstract
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Diana Saplacan Weria Khaksar Jim TørresenAbstract
This paper presents some of the ethical challenges that current care robots raise in home- and healthcare services for senior adults (≥65 years). The paper is grounded in some of the state-of-the-art projects within the area of care robotics.Further, the paper identifies and discusses several central challenges raised by using robots as part of care services for the elderly people. The paper contributes to the ethical debate on the implications care robots may have for the practical context of healthcare. In addition, the paper summarizes the main lines of the EU legal approach to AI robotic technology, offering a comprehensive picture of the existing regulatory, theoretical and research gaps, compelling the need of an interdisciplinary ethical reflection on care robots. Finally, the discussion is then balanced by some of the opportunities the care robots may provide for the care services.
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Michael Roleda Sandra Lage Daniel Fonn Aluwini Celine Rebours May Bente Brurberg Udo Nitschke Francesco G. GentiliAbstract
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