Certificate Programme in Robotic Emotional Intelligence

About this Podcast

HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Samantha Robinson, an expert in Robotic Emotional Intelligence and lead instructor for the Certificate Programme in Robotic Emotional Intelligence. Welcome, Samantha! GUEST: Thanks for having me! I'm excited to be here. HOST: To start, could you share a bit about your experience and inspiration behind this unique course? GUEST: Of course. I've spent over a decade working on AI and robotics, focusing on improving human-robot interactions. The idea for this course came from seeing the need to teach engineers and developers how to create more responsive and relatable robotic systems. HOST: Fascinating. Could you tell us about any current industry trends that relate to this programme? GUEST: Absolutely. There's growing interest in robots that can understand and respond to human emotions, especially in healthcare and education. This programme addresses that demand by teaching emotional algorithms and user experience design principles. HOST: That sounds like a game-changer. Now, what are some challenges faced in the field or while learning/teaching this subject? GUEST: One major challenge is striking the right balance between technical aspects and emotional intelligence. Another is ensuring that students grasp the nuances of human emotions and how to translate them into machine responses. HOST: Interesting. Looking toward the future, where do you see this area or industry heading? GUEST: As technology advances, I believe robots with emotional intelligence will become commonplace, revolutionizing various industries and reshaping how we interact with technology. HOST: Dr. Robinson, thank you so much for sharing your insights and telling us about the Certificate Programme in Robotic Emotional Intelligence. It's been a pleasure and incredibly informative! GUEST: My pleasure, thank you for having me! I hope your listeners will consider exploring this exciting field.