Course Content
Orientation, introduction to the course
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Introduction to course
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1. Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
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Introduction
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1.1 How has Human-Robot interaction evolved from Human-Computer interaction?
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What are the main facets of Human-Computer interaction?
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What are the main facets of Human-Robot interaction?
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Summary and Exercises 1.1
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1.1 Quiz
1.2 Why is studying Human-Robot interaction essential today?
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What are the diverse roles of robots in today’s world?
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How are robots revolutionizing customer service and sales?
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How are robots enhancing the learning experience?
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In what ways are robots entertaining us?
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How are robots making a mark in healthcare and therapy?
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How can robots serve as efficient personal assistants?
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What roles do robots play in operations and support tasks?
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How are collaborative robots changing the workplace?
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How do self-driving cars communicate with humans?
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How do remotely operated robots function and where are they used?
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Summary and Exercises 1.2
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1.2 Quiz
1.3 What are the existing challenges and limitations in the field of Robotics?
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How do robotics address user expectations effectively?
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How does robot interaction pose a risk for addiction?
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How might robots inadvertently steal users’ attention?
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Why might users lose interest in robots?
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How is robot abuse being identified and tackled?
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Summary and Exercises 1.3
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1.3 Quiz
1.4 The Design process and usability
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How has robot design shifted for better human interaction?
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How is design particularly tailored for Human-Robot interaction?
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How does anthropomorphization influence HRI Design?
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What methods are utilized in HRI design?
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Which tools are essential for prototyping in HRI?
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Summary and Exercises 1.4
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1.4 Quiz
2. Research Methods in Human-Robot Interaction
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Introduction
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2.1 How are descriptive statistics utilized in Human-Robot Interaction research?
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Measures of Central Tendency
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How do measures of spread provide insights in HRI data?
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Why are skewness and kurtosis vital in HRI data analysis?
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How should data be presented and reported in HRI studies?
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Summary and Exercises 2.1
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2.1 Quiz
2.2 How is data prepared and significance tested in HRI research?
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Why is data prepared and significance tested in HRI research?
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How are research hypotheses formulated and tested in HRI?
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What types of errors can occur in hypothesis testing in HRI?
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How do researchers determine the right significance test for their HRI study?
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Summary and Exercises 2.2
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2.2 Quiz
2.3 How do parametric and non-parametric tests differ in HRI research?
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Why are normality tests crucial in HRI data analysis?
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When and why is the one-sample t-test used in HRI?
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How does the independent samples t-test apply to HRI studies?
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Why and when would researchers use a paired samples t-test in HRI?
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When is a one-way ANOVA appropriate for HRI data?
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How does the repeated measures ANOVA cater to HRI research needs?
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When are non-parametric tests preferred in HRI research?
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How is the chi-square test relevant to HRI studies?
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Why might a researcher choose the Mann-Whitney U Test for their HRI data?
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Summary and Exercises 2.3
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2.3 Quiz
3. Smart Cities & HRI
The demand for city living is already high, and it appears that this trend will continue. According to the United Nations World Cities Report, by 2050, more than 70% of the world's population will be living and working in cities — one of many reports predicting that cities will play an important role in our future (UN-Habitat, 2022). Thus, as cities are growing in size and scope, it is shaped into complex urban landscape where things, data, and people interact with each other. Everything and everyone has become so connected that Wifi too often fails to meet digital needs, online orders don't arrive fast enough, traffic jams still clog the roads and environmental pollution still weighs on cities. New technologies, technical intelligence, and robots can contribute to the direction of finding solutions to ever-increasing problems and assist the evolution of the growing urban space.
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Introduction
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3.1 What are the foundational concepts behind smart cities?
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What is a Smart City?
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How is world urbanization influencing the evolution of smart cities?
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What makes cities Smart?
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What are the anticipated requirements for the next generation of smart citis?
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Exercises
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Quiz 3.1
3.2 Infrastructure, technology, and innovation in smart cities
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What are smart infrastructures?
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How many types of smart infrastructures are there?
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What are the advantages and functionalities of these infrastructures?
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What are the enabling technologies in a smart city?
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How is innovation shaping smart cities?
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3.2 Quiz
3.3 Applications of robotics in Smart Cities
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How are robotic services being applied in smart cities?
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In what ways are robots being integrated into smart cities?
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Exercises
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3.3 Quiz
3.4 How is human-robot coexistence shaping the urban environment?
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What are the opportunities and challenges of integrating robots into urban life?
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How can robots be designed for social acceptability in cities?
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What does it mean to design robots for “cityness”?
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Robots as responsible urban innovation
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3.4 Quiz
3.5 Which cities are pioneering smart city initiatives?
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Which are the top smart cities in the world?
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What are the major initiatives being undertaken by leading smart cities?
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What does future research hold for smart cities and their evolution?
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Exercises
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Human-Robot Interaction
About Lesson

Future Research

The paper “Robot-City Interaction: Mapping the Research Landscape – A Survey of the Interactions Between Robots and Modern Cities” provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape in the field of robot-city interaction. The authors conducted a systematic review of the literature on this topic, analyzing 187 papers published between 2006 and 2020. The paper begins by discussing the importance of robot-city interaction, highlighting the potential benefits of using robots in urban environments, such as improving public safety, enhancing transportation systems, and promoting environmental sustainability. The authors then present a taxonomy of robot-city interaction, which includes five categories: mobility, manipulation, communication, social interaction, and environmental monitoring.

Next, the paper provides a detailed analysis of the research landscape in each of these categories, identifying the main research themes, methodologies, and challenges. For example, in the mobility category, the authors discuss research on autonomous vehicles, delivery robots, and drones, as well as issues related to navigation, safety, and regulation. In the manipulation category, the authors analyze research on robots that can perform physical tasks, such as cleaning, maintenance, and construction. The paper also highlights the role of smart city infrastructure in enabling robot-city interaction, such as sensor networks, communication technologies, and cloud computing. The authors discuss how these technologies can be used to support robot navigation, data processing, and decision-making.

Finally, the paper identifies several challenges and opportunities for future research in the field of robot-city interaction. These include issues related to:

  • Safety: As robots become more prevalent in urban environments, it is critical to ensure that they are safe for both humans and other robots. Future research may focus on developing new safety standards and protocols for robot-city interaction, as well as designing robots that are more robust and resilient to unexpected events.
  • Ethics: As robots become more integrated into urban life, there will be increasing ethical questions around their use. Future research may focus on developing ethical frameworks for robot-city interaction, as well as exploring the impact of robots on society and the environment.
  • Sustainability: Robots have the potential to play a significant role in promoting environmental sustainability in smart cities. Future research may focus on developing robots that can help reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and promote sustainable transportation.
  • Human-robot interaction: As robots become more advanced, it will be important to ensure that they are easy to use and interact with for humans. Future research may focus on developing new interfaces and communication methods between humans and robots, as well as exploring how robots can be integrated into social and cultural contexts.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration: The field of robots and smart cities requires collaboration between numerous disciplines, including robotics, urban planning, computer science, and policy. Future research may focus on developing new models for interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as exploring how different disciplines can work together to tackle complex urban challenges.

The authors also highlight the potential for using robots to address pressing societal challenges, such as climate change, urbanization, and aging populations.

“Robot-City Interaction: Mapping the Research Landscape” (2020) provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on the interactions between robots and modern cities. The paper highlights the potential benefits of using robots in urban environments, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This research can inform policymakers, urban planners, and robotics researchers as they work to shape the future of cities and robotics technology.

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