Communicating with Robots and Bots

This course explores the communication between humans and bots and robots in various settings, both now and in the future. The first module discusses the challenges of defining a robot and introduces bots. The second module delves deeper into bots, chatbots, and social bots, examining how people interact with these programs online and the ethical issues that arise. The third module focuses on robots in the home, including personal assistants and telepresence robots that facilitate long-distance communication. The fourth module explores robots in the workplace, discussing the potential for telepresence robots enabling remote operations and robots integrated into workspaces, potentially impacting job roles. It also highlights the impact of self-driving cars, which can communicate with passengers and other road users. Overall, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of bots and robots in our daily lives and their potential implications for both work and social interactions.