Acceptability of Social Robots and Adaptation of Hybrid-Face Robot for Dementia Care in India: A Qualitative Study

•What is the primary question addressed by this study? Are social robots acceptable for use in dementia care in India?•What is the main finding of this study? Both the caregivers and persons with dementia were open to the idea of using social robots in dementia care with some recommendations for adaptation.•What is the meaning of the finding? Social robots can be potentially used to engage persons with dementia in India and help with the challenges of caregiving.