Course Outline

Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction for Government

  • Overview of human-robot interaction (HRI) and its multidisciplinary nature, emphasizing its relevance to public sector operations.
  • Applications in industry, healthcare, and service robotics, with a focus on how these technologies can enhance government services.
  • Human-centered design principles for interactive systems, tailored to meet the needs of government agencies.

Voice Interaction and Speech-Based Control for Government

  • Basics of speech recognition and natural language understanding, essential for developing effective communication interfaces in government applications.
  • Developing voice commands and responses using Python, a skill crucial for building accessible and user-friendly systems for government use.
  • Integrating speech interfaces with ROS-based robots to enhance automation and efficiency in government operations.

Gesture Recognition and Nonverbal Communication for Government

  • The role of gestures and body language in human-robot communication, particularly in public sector environments where non-verbal cues can be critical.
  • Using computer vision for gesture detection and classification to improve the usability and safety of government robotics systems.
  • Implementing real-time gesture recognition with OpenCV and AI models to support interactive applications in government settings.

Collaborative and Shared Control for Government

  • Principles of human-robot collaboration and shared autonomy, essential for ensuring safe and efficient interaction in government operations.
  • Safety frameworks for physical and cognitive interaction, designed to protect both users and systems in government environments.
  • Integrating sensor feedback and adaptive control for cooperative tasks, enhancing the effectiveness of government robotics solutions.

Designing Multimodal Interaction Systems for Government

  • Combining voice, gesture, and visual feedback to create comprehensive interaction systems tailored for government use.
  • Managing context and user intent in multimodal systems to ensure seamless and intuitive operation in public sector applications.
  • Implementing a simple multimodal HRI prototype in simulation to demonstrate the potential of these technologies for government services.

Human Factors, Ethics, and Safety in HRI for Government

  • Human perception, trust, and acceptance in robotic systems, crucial considerations for ensuring public confidence in government robotics initiatives.
  • Ethical considerations in collaborative robotics, with a focus on responsible development and deployment of technology in the public sector.
  • Evaluating usability and safety of interaction interfaces to ensure that government systems are reliable and secure.

Hands-on Project: Building a Voice and Gesture-Controlled Collaborative Robot for Government

  • Designing system architecture and defining interaction modes, tailored to meet the specific needs of government agencies.
  • Implementing speech and gesture modules to create an intuitive and effective user experience in government settings.
  • Integrating and testing the complete HRI prototype to ensure it meets the high standards required for government applications.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of robotics principles and Python programming for government applications
  • Experience with human-machine interfaces or control systems
  • An interest in interaction design, perception, or applied artificial intelligence

Audience

  • Human-robot interaction (HRI) researchers focused on human-robot collaboration for government projects
  • Product designers working on the development of interactive or assistive robots for government use
  • Engineers investigating multimodal interaction and control systems in a governmental context
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