INFO-I 540 HUMAN ROBOT INTERACTION (3 CR.)
This course surveys the field of human-robot interaction (HRI), which involves understanding how people perceive and respond to robots and creating robots that interact naturally with people. We will discuss the design, evaluation and societal significance of interactive robots from a human-centered perspective through readings, discussion and developing HRI prototypes.
1 classes found
Fall 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 9398 | Closed | 2:20 p.m.–3:35 p.m. | TR | I E130 | Sabanovic S |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 9398: Total Seats: 31 / Available: 0 / Waitlisted: 14
Lecture (LEC)
- Above class meets with INFO-I 440
This course surveys the emerging field of human-robot interaction (HRI). In the near future, robots are expected to take part in our everyday lives as assistants, teammates, guides, caretakers, and companions. HRI researchers tackle the social and technical challenges involved in developing such technologies¿understanding how people perceive and are affected by robots, as well as creating robots that interact in ways that are natural and intuitive for human partners. In this class, we will discuss the design, evaluation, and societal significance of interactive robots from a human-centered perspective. Topics covered will include robot form and function, methods for HRI research and design, real-world applications of robots (e.g. service, health, education, entertainment), and various social and cultural factors related to robot design for and use in society. As HRI is an interdisciplinary field, readings and assignments will include material from robotics, psychology, HCI, cognitive science, design, ethics, and other relevant disciplines. Classes will combine individual critical readings and group assignments with in-class discussion and hands-on work culminating in the design and evaluation of a prototype human-robot interaction system. Students will have a chance to follow their interests in exploring HRI through a final project, which they will have the option of doing individually or in a team, and will develop knowledge and skills through active participation and exploration of course topics. Course objectives: In the course, students will: ¿ Learn about different scientific perspectives on interaction, design, and applications of robots relevant to human-robot interaction, ¿ Become familiar with human-centered methods for designing and evaluating interactive human-robot systems, including integrating socially reflective practices into research, and ¿ Gain practical skills (e.g. prototyping, research design and implementation) for creating an original human-robot interaction project and presenting it to an interdisciplinary audience.