| Intro Assistive Tech&Robotics - 18120 - CNIT 58100 - ATR |
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Associated Term: Fall 2016
Levels: Graduate, Indiana College Network, Professional, Undergraduate West Lafayette Campus Lecture Schedule Type Learning Outcomes: The purpose of this graduate seminar course is to teach students practical skills necessary to conduct effective and meaningful research on the topic of assistive technologies and assistive robotics. The course begins with an introduction to familiarize students with key topics and research in assistive robotics and associated technology areas, such as mobility, vision, hearing, speech, and cognitive aids. Next, students will learn about the components of conducting research in such areas, including needs assessment, literature review, user testing and iterative solution development, evaluation, and prototyping. Students will participate in discussions and debates and site visits, listen to guest speakers, and work on team or individual projects. Students will apply their knowledge in a research project to design, implement, and/or evaluate an assistive technology or robots for specific challenges faced by people with disabilities and the elderly. Required Materials: No course materials are required for this course. Readings will be drawn from current published literature in assistive robotics and technologies areas. But the following book is recommended: Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice 4th Edition, by Albert M. Cook, Janice Miller Polgar Technical Requirements: This course is open to all graduate level students interested in Assistive Robotics and Technologies. Intermediate computer skills will require for successful completion of this course. View Catalog Entry
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