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With the growing presence of automation, machine learning, and personal assistants, the engagements with intelligent machines are ubiquitous (i.e., Yuksel, Collisson, Czerwinski, 2017, Brooks, 2019).
The module is focused on introducing Human-Robot Interaction as a relevant and important field of study within current computing and User Experience trends. It aims to create an understanding of the relationships between humans and robots, to facilitate smooth integration and better experience during interaction in both, private and public contexts. This multidisciplinary research area draws from Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, understanding of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

LO 1. Critically analyse and apply findings from relevant cognitive psychology and social
science publications to the design of interactive robots.
LO 2. Critically assess the impact of Human-Robot Interaction at a societal level with
respect to change in everyday life, in both private and public domains.
LO 3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of shifting relationships with robots from the
instrumental to the personal.
LO 4. Develop original and creative responses to interactive robots to match the
assigned brief.
LO5. Showing evidence of being able to work in a multidisciplinary team.