Human-Robot Interaction Design

Education facts

Code: DIT007

The research and development of robots range from domestic robots, autonomous robotic agents, virtual agents, and industrial robots. Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) is a discipline that is concerned with how we design, develop, and evaluate robotic agents with the user in the loop. This course introduces the HRI design practices, evaluation methods and approaches. In particular, the course will apply human-centered approaches to design for the (1) abilities to consider in a robot, the (2) interaction modalities a robot should have, and (3) the form and appearance of a robot. The course will also give an understanding of the impact robots can have on our society, and the importance of the ethical and critical considerations when designing them.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the course the student must have a Bachelor degree of 180 credits. Additionally, a course in Human - computer interaction, 7.5 credits, is required. Applicants must prove knowledge of English: English 6/English B or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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 Design

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 23 March 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %