6. Conclusion
Many studies support that socially assistive robots could physically, socially and cognitively benefit older people with memory impairment. Our research to date provides support that for assistive robots to be a truly useful tool, they must be able to deliver episodic memory visualisation tools that enhance day-to-day living (i.e. environmental information, data on the robot’s actions and human-robot interaction episodes). Present robot companions systems lack such episodic memory visualisation which could aid people with memory deterioration, helping them to remember normal daily routines or keeping their memory active by reviewing past events. Equipping a robotic companion with a novel memory visualisation tool for episodic memory is an excellent opportunity to have a robot provide such a functionality (cognitive prosthetics).