Course Content
- Introduction to Human Factors in Social Robots: Understand the importance of human factors in the design of social robots.
- Robot Operating System: Gain proficiency in designing ROS architectures for various robotic systems.
- Planning under Uncertainty with Markov Decision Process: Learn techniques for planning and decision-making in uncertain environments.
- Human Factors in Autonomous Driving: Explore the integration of human factors in autonomous vehicle systems.
- Controlled Experiment Design: Develop skills in designing experiments to evaluate HRI effectiveness.
- Heterogeneous Human-Robot Interactive Systems: Understand the complexities of integrating diverse systems for effective HRI.
- Human-Robot Interaction Design and Build Workshop: Engage in hands-on workshops to design and build HRI systems,
You will gain practical experience through scenario-based case studies and hands-on sessions, creating HRI scenarios, conducting user studies, and implementing feedback mechanisms to enhance human-robot interaction.
This course is part of the Artificial Intelligence series and Graduate Certificate in Intelligent Robotic Systems Series offered by NUS-ISS.
Key Takeaways
- Evaluate Business Cases: Evaluate and pitch business cases for social and humanised robotic projects.
- Implement HRI Modules: Implement HRI modules using concepts in cognitive ergonomics, augmented reality, and teleoperations.
- System Integration: Assess the integration of multiple systems and components for effective HRI.
- Utilize Components: Utilise front-end and back-end components for HRI, including speech recognition, gesture recognition, and 3D tracking.
- Domain Applications: Understand the application of robotic interfacing modules in various domains such as healthcare, security, and social robotics.
- User-Centric Integration: Design user-centric integration roadmaps for socially interactive robots.
Human-Robot Interaction Design Process
Who Should Attend
- Decision-Makers and Executives: Planning to deploy social robot systems.
- Engineers and Technical Professionals: Involved in building and operating robots and Robotic Process Automation in Robotics (RPA-R) systems.
- Professionals: In fields requiring substantial human-robot interactions.
Prerequisites
- Competent in programming, preferably in Python.
- Familiar with basic robotics concepts and frameworks.
Course Logistics
- No Printed Materials: Course materials are accessed digitally. Do kindly note that no printed copies of course materials will be issued.
- Device Requirements: Bring an internet-enabled device (laptop, tablet, etc) with power chargers to access and download course materials.
If you are bringing a laptop, kindly refer to the table below for the recommended tech specs:
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Operating Systems
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• Windows 7 and above
• Mac OS
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Laptop running the latest
version of either Windows or
Mac OS
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System Type
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32-bit
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64-bit
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Memory
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8 GB RAM
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16+ GB RAM
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Hard Drive
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256 GB disk size
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Others
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• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless
• Installation permissions (non-company laptops)
• Keyboard
• Mouse/Trackpad
• Display
• Power adapter (laptop battery might run out) |
DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration
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Fees & Subsidies
Fees for 2024
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Full Fee |
Singaporeans & PRs
(self-sponsored) |
| Full course fee |
S$3600 |
S$3600 |
| ISS Subsidy |
- |
(S$360) |
| Nett course fee |
S$3600 |
S$3240 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee |
S$324 |
S$291.60 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST |
S$3924 |
S$3531.60 |
Note:
- All fees and subsidies are valid from January 2024, unless otherwise advised.
- All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
- From 1st January 2024, the GST will be increased to 9%.
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
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Preparing for Your Course
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WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
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In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
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