Human Robot Interaction

Education facts

Code: 5DV183

The course is about physical robots used in applications with close interaction between robots and humans. The focus is on design considerations, software development, and evaluation of such applications. The course is divided into a theoretical part (Part 1: Theory, 4 hp) and a practical part (Part 2: Practice, 3.5 credits). The theoretical part deals with current issues, established practices, and methods used to design, construct, and evaluate systems of interacting robots and humans. The theoretical part also provides exercises in applying this knowledge. Examples of concepts that are typically included in this part is autonomy, user-centered design, embodiment, anthropomorphism, emotions, design patterns, proxemics, deictic gestures, and natural language processing. The practical part runs in parallel with the theoretical one, and mainly consists of project work in groups. Theories, methods and techniques from the theoretical part are applied in order to design and develop software for robots that interact with humans. Practical work with critical evaluation of such robots are also included.

Entry requirements

At least 90 ECTS, including 60 ECTS Computing Science, or 120 ECTS within a study programmet. At least 15 ECTS programming and 7.5 ECTS artificial intelligence. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Human Robot Interaction

  Umeå University

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %