Socially Assistive Robotics - SAR - with Maja Matarić

This course on Socially Assistive Robotics (SAR) aims to explore the development of intelligent socially interactive machines that provide assistance through social means rather than physical actions. The course covers topics such as embodiment, modeling social dynamics, and long-term adaptation for SAR, with a focus on improving human learning, training, performance, and health outcomes. The intended audience includes individuals interested in the intersection of engineering, health sciences, neuroscience, social, and cognitive sciences, as well as the commercial applications and research frontiers of SAR. The teaching method involves a lecture format with insights from a renowned expert in the field.