Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CSI11102
Module leader: Emilia Sobolewska
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

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.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse and apply findings from relevant cognitive psychology and social science publications to the design of interactive robots.

LO2: 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.

LO3: Demonstrate a critical awareness of shifting relationships with robots from the instrumental to the personal.

LO4: 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.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Emilia Sobolewska
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 24 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 52 Guided independent study
Online Tutorial 100 TUTORIAL
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 80 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 4000 Project - Practical
Oral Presentation 20 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 0.2 Oral Presentation
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CSI11102 Human-robot interaction