Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to investigate human-robot interactions within a range of health contexts. Students will learn how robots can be used to improve health and well-being for populations with diverse needs and capabilities. Students will learn how theories and frameworks in health and wellness, human-robot interaction, technology acceptance, trust in automation, and ethics inform success of robot design and deployment in a variety of health settings.
Undergraduate Credit: 3 hours
Graduate Credit: 4 hours
Prerequisite: Restricted to Junior, Senior or Graduate students.
Note: formerly CHLH 400
Course Department: Health and Kinesiology
Updated: April 4, 2026