Early adolescents' perceptions of educational robots and learning of robotics

Liu, Eric Zhi Feng

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00944.x

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“…If this gender disparity trend continues, it should be addressed in specific ways involving both robotics design and education. For example, Liu (2010) suggested that robots with more appeal to females could be created, which is consistent with the notion Crowell et al (2009) espoused. Gender-related characteristics (e.g., appearance, voice) of robots may affect how people identify with them along gender lines (Crowell et al, 2009).…”

Section: Early Perceptions Of Robotics May Be Limitedsupporting

confidence: 68%

“…Most of those who regarded robotics as a possible employment opportunity had in mind the mechanical aspects of robots or manufacturing uses; expressing an interest in pursuing an engineering degree. Liu (2010) also pointed out that a significantly larger number of male students cited an interest in robotics employment compared to female students (t = 4.108, p < 0.001; p. E46). In our work, we observed gender-related differences in how robots are perceived (Crowell, Shermerhorn, Scheutz, & Villano, 2009).…”

Section: Early Perceptions Of Robotics May Be Limitedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As noted earlier, Liu's (2010) survey of youth revealed that many respondents had a limited view of the relevance and applicability of robotics in modern society. It is likely that such views result from the prevalence of robotic applications in areas such as manufacturing, where the goal of the robot is to automate processes that otherwise would require human actors.…”

Section: Expanding the Perceived Reach Of Roboticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gender-related characteristics (e.g., appearance, voice) of robots may affect how people identify with them along gender lines (Crowell et al, 2009). Also, Liu (2010) suggested that many female students who might be interested in the field of robotics may not have the confidence to pursue study in this area, as this field has not been well marketed toward the female demographic. Improved robotics education and marketing is needed to increase the number of females working in the field of robotics.…”

Section: Early Perceptions Of Robotics May Be Limitedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Such students may approach the field of robotics and HRI with a very limited knowledge base (Liu, 2010). Novice students may only view robots as "playthings" instead of considering academic or employment possibilities in the field of robotics.…”

Section: Overcoming Barriers To the Study Of Robotics And Hrimentioning

confidence: 99%

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Unconventional Students in Robotics and HRI Education: A Review of Two Initiatives

Zenk¹,

Crowell²,

Villano³

et al. 2017

Journal of Human-Robot Interaction

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Robotics and human-robot interaction (HRI) are growing fields that may benefit from an expanded perspective stimulated by more interdisciplinary contributions. One way to achieve this goal is to attract non-traditional students from the social sciences and humanities into these fields. This present paper describes two educational initiatives that focused on teaching non-engineering students about robotics and HRI. In one initiative, a group of younger students, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), received hands-on experience with robotics in a context that was not overly technical, while in the other initiative, college students in the social sciences and humanities learned about basic HRI concepts and developed robotics applications. Themes common to both initiatives were to reach non-technical students who are not traditional targets for robotics education and to focus their learning on creating interactive sequences for robots based on key HRI design considerations rather than on the underlying mechanical and electrical details related to how those sequences are enacted inside the robot. Both initiatives were successful in terms of producing desired learning outcomes and fostering participant enjoyment.

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Section: Early Perceptions Of Robotics May Be Limitedsupporting

confidence: 68%

Section: Early Perceptions Of Robotics May Be Limitedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Expanding the Perceived Reach Of Roboticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Early Perceptions Of Robotics May Be Limitedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Overcoming Barriers To the Study Of Robotics And Hrimentioning

confidence: 99%

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