Certified Specialist Programme in Emotional Intelligence in Robotics Design
Published on June 22, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sarah Peterson, a leading expert in the field of emotional intelligence and robotics design. She's here to tell us about her new course, the Certified Specialist Programme in Emotional Intelligence in Robotics Design. Sarah, could you start by sharing what inspired you to create this unique programme? GUEST: Absolutely, thank you for having me. I've always been fascinated by how we can make technology more empathetic and user-friendly. This course is a direct response to that curiosity and the growing need for emotional intelligence in robotics design. HOST: That's fascinating. Could you tell us a bit more about current industry trends in this area? How does emotional intelligence fit into the wider robotics field? GUEST: Of course. There's a significant shift towards human-robot interaction and collaboration. Emotional intelligence is becoming increasingly important for creating intuitive, seamless connections between humans and robots. It's an exciting time for our industry. HOST: Indeed, it is. Now, teaching emotional intelligence in robotics design is quite innovative. What challenges have you faced, or do you anticipate your students might face, in learning or teaching this subject? GUEST: A key challenge is helping students understand the subtleties of human emotions and how to translate that into robotics design. It requires a deep level of empathy and technical understanding. But I believe that's also what makes this field so rewarding. HOST: That's a great point. Looking to the future, how do you see the role of emotional intelligence evolving in robotics design? Where do you see this industry heading? GUEST: I think emotional intelligence will become a cornerstone of robotics design. As we continue to integrate robots into our daily lives, the ability for these machines to understand and respond to our emotions will be crucial. I'm excited to see where this journey takes us. HOST: Sarah, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the Certified Specialist Programme in Emotional Intelligence in Robotics Design. It's been a pleasure talking with you, and I'm sure our audience has learned a lot. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure. I encourage anyone interested in shaping the future of robotics to explore this innovative programme.
