This course focuses on the study and design of human-robot interactions (HRIs). Students will gain exposure to a broad cross-section of HRI research, exploring topics such as sensors and actuators, software architectures and design and evaluation tools. Selected HRI subdomains will be examined, including nonverbal communication, trust, and ethics. (3.0 credit units) PREREQUISITE: ELEC 344 or similar course CO-REQUISITES: ELEC 448 or MECH 456 or MREN 348 or similar from another university, OR permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on the study and design of human-robot interactions (HRIs). Students will gain exposure to a broad cross-section of HRI research, exploring topics such as sensors and actuators, software architectures and design and evaluation tools. Selected HRI subdomains will be examined, including nonverbal communication, trust, and ethics. (3.0 credit units) PREREQUISITE: ELEC 344 or similar course CO-REQUISITES: ELEC 448 or MECH 456 or MREN 348 or similar from another university, OR permission of the instructor.
