Course Description

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of developmental cognitive robotics with this intermediate-level course offered by FedericaX. This comprehensive program delves deep into the fascinating intersection of robotics, psychology, and cognitive science, exploring how insights from child psychology can be applied to develop advanced sensorimotor and cognitive skills in robots.

The course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, making it an ideal choice for students and professionals in robotics, computer science, psychology, anthropology, and cognitive sciences. By bridging the gap between human development and artificial intelligence, this course opens up new horizons in understanding and creating intelligent machines.

What Students Will Learn

• Fundamental principles of developmental robotics
• Design strategies for implementing sensorimotor and cognitive skills in robots
• Application of robotics models and techniques across various domains
• Core theories from developmental psychology and neuroscience relevant to robotics
• Key concepts in robotics technology and major robot platforms
• Computational models of cognition and behavior
• Techniques for implementing intrinsic motivation, motor and perceptual learning, social interaction, language learning, and abstract knowledge in robots

Course Content

• Principles of developmental cognitive robotics
• Theories and findings from developmental psychology and neuroscience
• Robotics models and techniques for various cognitive and sensorimotor skills
• Intrinsic motivation in robots
• Motor and perceptual learning in artificial systems
• Social interaction capabilities for robots
• Language learning algorithms for robotics
• Development of abstract knowledge in artificial systems
• Main concepts in robotics technology
• Popular robot platforms and simulators used in developmental robotics

Who This Course Is For

• Robotics and computer science students seeking to expand their knowledge into cognitive aspects of robotics
• Cognitive scientists and psychologists interested in computational models of cognition and behavior
• Final year BSc/MSc students in robotics, computer science, psychology, anthropology, and cognitive sciences
• Professionals in related fields looking to explore the intersection of developmental psychology and robotics

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have wide-ranging applications in the rapidly evolving field of robotics and artificial intelligence. Learners can apply their knowledge to:

• Develop more advanced and human-like robots for various industries
• Create intelligent systems that can learn and adapt like humans
• Improve human-robot interaction in social and professional settings
• Contribute to research in cognitive sciences and developmental psychology
• Design educational robots that can assist in child development
• Enhance AI systems with more natural language processing capabilities
• Create robots with improved motor skills for complex tasks in manufacturing or healthcare