Designing and Personalisation of Social Robots

About the project

About the Project With the rapid development of humanoid social robots, and mixed reactions towards them from the general public (Sobolewska, Vanderschantz, Bitcon, 2021), it becomes imperative to provide prospective users with machines that are not only efficient and effective in their tasks, but also provide excellent User Experience, with desirable design and pleasurable interactions. Having acknowledged differences in preferences, circumstances of use and behaviours the researchers started to look into personalisation as an important aspect of future human-robot relationships (Terakli et.al., 2023). The project concerns designing and personalisation of Social Robots according to diverse audiences, contexts, and across a spectrum of activities. Academic qualifications Have, or expect to achieve by the time of start of the studentship a first-class honours degree, or a distinction at master level, ideally in in Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Robot Interaction or equivalent with a good fundamental knowledge of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or User Experience. English language requirement IELTS score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s policy are available online. Essential attributes: Interpersonal skills Communication skills Writing skills Only a first-class honours degree, or a distinction at master level in a subject relevant to the PhD project will be considered, or equivalent achievements. Desirable attributes: Practical experience in research or industry will be considered an advantage. When applying click here APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed application form CV 2 academic references, using the Postgraduate Educational Reference Form (download) Research project outline of 2 pages (list of references excluded). The outline may provide details about: Background and motivation of the project. The motivation, explaining the importance of the project, should be supported also by relevant literature. You can also discuss the applications you expect for the project results. Research questions or objectives. Methodology: types of data to be used, approach to data collection, and data analysis methods. List of references. The outline must be created solely by the applicant. Supervisors can only offer general discussions about the project idea without providing any additional support. Statement no longer than 1 page describing your motivations and fit with the project. Evidence of proficiency in English (if appropriate) To be considered, the application must use the advertised title as project title For informal enquiries about this PhD project, please contact Dr Emilia Sobolewska email E.Sobolewska@napier.ac.uk

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