This directory contains the questionnaire created for and the data collected during the user study conducted for the paper "A Robotic Home Assistant with Memory Aid Functionality", published at the KI 2016.DatasetThe collected data consists of three datasets/files:1) data "per-participant": 20 records – 1 record for each participant2) data "per-run": 160 records – 1 record for each run (for each participant 8 runs were conducted)3) data "per-sentence": ~300 records – 1 record for each question the participant asked (for each run at least one question was asked)Furthermore for comparing the data of "per-run" and "per-sentence" with the data of "per-participant", the mean (and std) values over all runs resp. sentences were computed and stored in two "meandata" files (20 records each).The data is available in two formats:(a) csv-file (for processing ) and(b) LibreOffice-Calc file (better visual appearance, e.g. spreadsheets for different entries of the records).There is also an additional README file for each dataset that explains the structure of the file (incl. the primary key for the records) and for each entry: the data type, the possible values and the measurement/interpretation.ReferenceA Robotic Home Assistant with Memory Aid FunctionalityKI 2016: Advances in Artificial Intelligence. vol. 9904 of LNCS , pp. 102-115, Klagenfurt, Austria, Sep 2016.Iris Wieser; Sibel Toprak; Andreas Grenzing; Tobias Hinz; Sayantan Auddy; Ethem Can Karaoğuz; Abhilash Chandran; Melanie Remmels; Ahmed El Shinawi; Josip Josifovski; Leena Chennuru Vankadara; Faiz Ul Wahab; Alireza M. Bahnemiri; Debasish Sahu; Stefan Heinrich; Nicolás Navarro-Guerrero; Erik Strahl; Johannes Twiefel; Stefan Wermter;http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46073-4_8Contact:For information regarding the user study please see the paper. For specific questions regarding the dataset please contact Andreas Grenzing .Hamburg, 7th July 2016.

According to a survey conducted by Attest in 2019, millennials are more likely than members of any other generation in the United Kingdom (UK) to own a home assistant, with ** percent of millennial respondents claiming to own such a device.

This statistic shows a forecast of the share of smart assistant compatible home devices in the United States in 2022. Estimates suggest that by 2022, of all the smart assistant-compatible home devices, almost half would be home automation and lighting devices.

The Smart Home Digital Assistant (Voice) market has rapidly evolved as a pivotal segment within the broader technology landscape, transforming the way consumers interact with their homes and managing daily tasks. Serving as the cornerstone of modern smart homes, voice-activated digital assistants?such as Amazon's Al

The National Nursing Home Survey (NNHS) is a survey of nursing homes and related care facilities in the United States. During 2004, information regarding facility and financial characteristics was gathered from 1,174 facilities, along with current resident information for 13,507 residents, with additional information from 3,017 Nursing Assistants. The 2004 NNHS, conducted between August and December of 2004, was reintroduced into the field after a five-year break, during which time the survey was redesigned and expanded to collect many new data items using the National Nursing Assistant Survey (NNAS), which was sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (APSE) and is the first national study of nursing assistants working in nursing facilities in the United States. Facilities (DS 1) information was gathered through personal interviews with facility administrators and provided information on topics such as certification, availability of beds, and kinds of services provided, including dental, hospice, and nutrition. Current Residents (DS 2) information includes questions regarding age, race, marital status, level of care, and use of aids such as walkers, hearing aids, and crutches. Nursing Assistants (Part 3) information looked at the important role of nursing assistants in providing long-term care services for the growing population of the elderly and chronically ill. The NNAS gathered information regarding recruitment, education, training and licensure, job history, and family life, along with client relations, job satisfaction, and workplace environment.

The total worldwide transaction value of purchases made through voice assistants on smart home devices is expected to go from ** billion U.S. dollars in 2020 to *** billion U.S. dollars in 2025. This is more than *** percent growth in five years, caused by the increasing opportunities for voice assistants to purchase items through smart devices in the home.

From January 2018 to September 2020, the number of devices supported by Google Assistant has risen from around ***** to ******, from ***** manufacturers. Google offers its own smart automation brand, Google Nest, though Google Assistant supports a wide variety of other smart home devices.

What is Google Assistant?
One of the leading smart assistants, Google Assistant is the second-most widely implemented next to Amazon's Alexa. Much like other intelligent personal assistants, Google Assistant is most often used to check the weather and news, as well as answer questions or control music. This versatile virtual assistant had the best performance in almost every category of queries posed to it.

Mass adoption of smart home products?
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This statistic presents the percentage of French people who would be interested in having a voice assistant at home in 2018.It appears that * percent of the respondents were very interested in getting a voice assistant, while ** percent declared that they were not interested in having such a connected tool at home.

The Home Smart Voice Assistant market has emerged as a dynamic segment within the broader consumer electronics and smart home industries. With the proliferation of devices such as Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and Apple HomePod, these voice-activated assistants are revolutionizing how consumers interact with technology

The 2004 National Nursing Home Survey (NNHS), conducted between August and December of 2004, was reintroduced into the field after a five-year break, during which time the survey was redesigned and expanded to collect many new data items. The 2004 NNHS included a supplemental survey of nursing assistants employed by nursing homes, the National Nursing Assistant Survey (NNAS), which was sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (APSE). Nursing assistants were considered eligible to participate in the survey if they 1) provided assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs); 2) were paid to provide those services; 3) were certified (or in the process of certification) to provide Medicare/Medicaid reimbursable services; 4) worked at least 16 hours per week; and 5) were employees of the nursing home and not contract employees. A sample of up to eight nursing assistants was selected from about half of the nursing home sample at the time of the facility interview. The NNAS was administered after the nursing home visit, using a computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) system.

The total number of smart home devices supported by voice assistants increased to almost ****** as of May 2019. Amazon Alexa is the platform that is supported by the highest number of devices, with recent estimates reaching as high as ****** supported devices.

"Alexa, turn up the music volume"

Alexa has proven to be a capable smart assistant, with its strongest performance in answering information-related questions. Over time, Alexa's inventory of skills has increased to over 100,000. Some Alexa skills enable the connection to other smart home devices, from smart lights to televisions and many other items. Most of these skills are based in the United States – over ****** skills as of September 2019 are accessible within the United States.

The use of virtual assistants

Virtual digital assistants are software programs that take natural language commands or questions, either in written or spoken form, and attempt to carry out a task or provide an answer for the user. Having more convenience in daily life is what most respondents surveyed valued in using smart assistants. It is estimated that through 2022, the majority of the smart assistant compatible devices are home automation and lighting devices.

The global market for voice assistants in smart homes is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing adoption of smart home devices and the rising demand for convenient, hands-free control of household appliances and entertainment systems. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to witness a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $50 billion by 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors: the decreasing cost of smart home devices, the increasing availability of high-speed internet, and advancements in voice recognition technology leading to more accurate and responsive voice assistants. Furthermore, the integration of voice assistants into a wide array of devices, from smart speakers and displays to appliances and wearables, is broadening the market's reach and appeal. The convenience and improved user experience offered by voice assistants are key drivers for consumer adoption, particularly amongst older demographics who may find traditional interfaces challenging. The market is segmented by application (smart speakers, smart displays, smart appliances, and others), device type (Android and iOS), and geography, with North America and Asia Pacific currently dominating the market share. Competition is fierce, with major technology companies like Amazon, Google, Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi vying for market dominance through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships. Despite this positive outlook, several challenges persist. Concerns regarding data privacy and security are significant hurdles. Consumers are increasingly wary of the data collected by voice assistants and their potential misuse. Furthermore, the interoperability of different voice assistant platforms remains a limitation, hindering seamless integration between devices from various manufacturers. Addressing these concerns through enhanced security measures, improved data privacy regulations, and the development of industry standards for interoperability will be crucial for sustaining the market's long-term growth. Future growth is likely to be shaped by the development of more sophisticated voice assistants capable of understanding complex commands and performing more personalized tasks, as well as the integration of voice assistants into diverse smart home ecosystems.

The global market for virtual assistant apps is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, the proliferation of smart home devices, and the rising demand for AI-powered productivity and automation tools. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated $60 billion by 2033. Key drivers include the increasing integration of virtual assistants into various applications, from scheduling and reminders to complex tasks like managing finances and smart home devices. The market is segmented by application (enterprise, family, personal) and type (iOS, Android), with the personal segment currently dominating due to the widespread adoption of smartphones and the convenience offered by readily available virtual assistants. Significant trends include the growing sophistication of natural language processing (NLP) capabilities, enabling more nuanced and human-like interactions, and the increasing use of personalized AI assistants tailored to individual user needs and preferences. Despite this positive outlook, several restraints hinder market expansion. These include concerns regarding data privacy and security, the potential for bias in AI algorithms, and the need for continuous improvement in the accuracy and reliability of virtual assistant technologies. Furthermore, the market's competitive landscape is fiercely contested, with established tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon competing with numerous innovative startups. The success of individual players will depend on factors like the accuracy and user-friendliness of their assistants, the strength of their ecosystem integrations, and their ability to effectively address data privacy concerns. The market's future growth hinges on overcoming these challenges and continuing to innovate in areas such as contextual awareness, multi-lingual support, and seamless integration across multiple devices and platforms. The increasing adoption of virtual assistants across various enterprise solutions points towards a further expansion of the market in the coming years.

AI-Powered Virtual Assistant Market is estimated to hit USD 154.8 Bn By 2034, Riding on a Strong 31.00% CAGR throughout the forecast period.

In 2020, there will be *** billion digital voice assistants being used in devices around the world. Forecasts suggest that by 2024, the number of digital voice assistants will reach *** billion units – a number higher than the world’s population. Virtual assistants Virtual assistants, an increasingly commonplace feature of many consumer electronics devices, can respond to commands, provide users with information, and assist in the control of other connected electronics. There are over *** million virtual assistant users in the United States alone, and the software is especially common in smartphones and smart speakers. As of 2019, Amazon’s Alexa was supported on around ****** different smart home devices around the world, providing an excellent example of just how popular the software has become. “Smart” everything Virtual assistants have become a key component of the smart device industry, being absolutely integral to the way that consumers interact with their devices. As the industry grows and its technology becomes more advanced, companies are increasingly searching for bigger and better uses of “smart” technology. Tech savvy consumers can now communicate with their connected homes and vehicles in much the same way that they can with their smartphones.

More than one out of ten Russians used voice assistants at home to facilitate routine tasks, according to a survey conducted in the first quarter of 2021. The share of those who treated the the idea of voice assistants positively exceeded ** percent.

Amazon's Alexa is the most popular smart home platform, according to a 2018 North American consumer survey. Other major smart home platforms on the North America market include Google Home, Samsung and Apple.