When Robots Meet People: Exploring Human-Robot Interaction
July 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Dr. Meiying Qin from York <a href="http://University.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)
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This talk introduces first year CS students to Human Robot Interaction, a field that explores how people perceive, respond to, and collaborate with robots. Through examples ranging from assistive devices to social robots in education and therapy, we will look at how design choices shape human behavior, trust, and engagement. The session highlights why people attribute agency and intention to machines, how embodiment influences compliance, and what these cognitive effects mean for building responsible and effective robotic <a href="http://systems.
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