Communicating with Robots and Bots
This course is part of From Digital Technologies to Social Media.
This comprehensive course examines the evolving landscape of human-robot communication across different environments. Students explore how people interact with various types of robots and bots, from online chatbots to physical robots in homes and workplaces. The curriculum covers key concepts in robot definition, social bot design, domestic robotics, and workplace automation. Special attention is given to ethical considerations in robot-human interactions, assistive robotics, and the future of autonomous systems like self-driving vehicles. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical examples to prepare students for a future where robots and bots are increasingly integrated into daily life.
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental concepts of robots and bots in modern society
Analyze how humans interpret robots as communicating and social entities
Evaluate the effectiveness of humanlike versus non-humanlike robot communication
Explore applications of robots in homes workplaces and public spaces
Skills you'll gain
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores the fundamentals of human-robot communication and interaction in various contexts. The curriculum begins with basic definitions and understanding of robots and bots, then progresses to examine their roles in different environments. Topics include social bot design and implementation, home assistance robots, workplace automation, and telepresence systems. The course also addresses ethical considerations in robotics, particularly in contexts like healthcare and autonomous vehicles. Special emphasis is placed on understanding how humans interpret and interact with robots, both in physical and digital spaces.
Robots, bots and communication
Module 1
Bots and socialbots
Module 2
Robots in the home
Module 3
Robots at work and on the road
Module 4
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: From Digital Technologies to Social Media
Instructors
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Pioneering Human-Robot Communication Research at Curtin University
Dr. Eleanor Sandry is a Senior Lecturer in Internet Studies at Curtin University, renowned for her innovative research in communication theory and human-technology interactions. With an interdisciplinary background combining natural sciences from Cambridge University and communication studies from the University of Western Australia, Sandry brings a unique perspective to the field of human-machine communication. Her work, notably explored in her 2015 book "Robots and Communication," focuses on human-robot interactions beyond anthropomorphic designs, examining how effective collaboration can be achieved in various settings. Sandry's research applies communication theories and philosophies of technology to analyze human-technology relations, contributing significantly to understanding the evolving dynamics of human-robot communication. As an educator and researcher, she continues to shape the discourse around digital communication and human-computer interaction, influencing both academic understanding and practical applications of these technologies in everyday life
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Digital Culture and Gothic Studies Scholar at Curtin University
Gwyneth Peaty serves as a Research Fellow in the Centre for Culture and Technology (CCAT) at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, where she specializes in the intersection of technology, popular culture, and Gothic horror. Her academic background includes a BA with First Class Honours in Communication Studies and a PhD in English from the University of Western Australia. Her research expertise spans digital media, popular culture, video games, disability studies, and Gothic horror, with particular focus on representations of monstrosity and the relationship between technology and the body. She currently holds significant roles as the Reviews Editor of the Australasian Journal of Popular Culture and serves as the Australian representative of the Gothic Association of New Zealand and Australia (GANZA). Her scholarly contributions include influential works on zombie narratives, video game ontology, and neo-supernaturalism in Gothic fiction, and she is currently working on a monograph about gargoyles for the University of Wales Press Gothic Literary Studies series.
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