Module #1 Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction Overview of the field of Human-Robot Interaction, importance, and applications
Module #2 Robotics and Autonomous Systems Basics of robotics and autonomous systems, types of robots, and their capabilities
Module #3 Human Factors and Ergonomics Principles of human factors and ergonomics, human-centered design, and user experience
Module #4 Interaction Design Principles Design principles for effective human-robot interaction, including simplicity, feedback, and transparency
Module #5 Robot Perception and Sensing Sensors and perception systems used in robots, including computer vision, audio, and tactile sensors
Module #6 Robot Action and Movement Robot movement and action, including locomotion, manipulation, and grasping
Module #7 Human-Robot Communication Verbal and non-verbal communication between humans and robots, including speech recognition and synthesis
Module #8 Robot Learning and Adaptation Machine learning and adaptation techniques used in robots, including reinforcement learning and imitation learning
Module #9 Human-Robot Collaboration Collaborative robots, cooperation, and coordination between humans and robots
Module #10 Trust and Reliability in Human-Robot Interaction Building trust and ensuring reliability in human-robot interaction, including error handling and recovery
Module #11 Social and Emotional Interaction Social and emotional aspects of human-robot interaction, including emotion recognition and expression
Module #12 Human-Robot Interaction in Different Domains Applications of human-robot interaction in various domains, including healthcare, manufacturing, and education
Module #13 Designing for Diverse User Populations Designing robots that cater to diverse user populations, including children, elderly, and people with disabilities
Module #14 Evaluation Methods for Human-Robot Interaction Methods for evaluating human-robot interaction, including user studies, surveys, and performance metrics
Module #15 Ethical Considerations in Human-Robot Interaction Ethical issues related to human-robot interaction, including privacy, accountability, and job displacement
Module #16 Advanced Topics in Human-Robot Interaction Cutting-edge topics in human-robot interaction, including affective computing, social learning, and human-robot teamwork
Module #17 Case Studies in Human-Robot Interaction Real-world case studies illustrating successful human-robot interaction designs and applications
Module #18 Future of Human-Robot Interaction Future directions and trends in human-robot interaction, including robotic autonomy,explainability, and transparency
Module #19 Human-Robot Interaction in Virtual and Augmented Reality Human-robot interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments, including telepresence and remote control
Module #20 Robot-Assisted Learning and Education Robot-assisted learning and education, including robot-based tutoring and educational games
Module #21 Robotics in Healthcare and Rehabilitation Applications of robots in healthcare and rehabilitation, including robotic therapy and assistive robots
Module #22 Human-Robot Interaction in Autonomous Vehicles Human-robot interaction in autonomous vehicles, including driver-vehicle interaction and vehicle-pedestrian interaction
Module #23 Robotics and Cybersecurity Cybersecurity concerns and threats in robotics, including robot-specific vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Module #24 Standards and Regulations in Human-Robot Interaction Standards, regulations, and guidelines governing human-robot interaction, including safety and liability considerations
Module #25 Designing for Accessibility and Inclusivity Designing robots that are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities, older adults, and diverse user populations
Module #26 Human-Robot Interaction in Space Exploration Human-robot interaction in space exploration, including robotic assistants for astronauts and planetary rovers
Module #27 Robotics in Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring Applications of robots in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and conservation, including autonomous farming and monitoring systems
Module #28 Human-Robot Interaction in Disaster Response and Recovery Human-robot interaction in disaster response and recovery, including search and rescue robots and robotic recovery systems
Module #29 Robotics in Retail and Customer Service Applications of robots in retail and customer service, including robotic sales assistants and customer service robots
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Human-Robot Interaction career