From Siri to Skynet: Our Complex Relationships with Technology

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From mobile phones to driverless cars, modern high-tech devices have human-facing elements that shape our relationships with technology. Some integrate seamlessly into our daily lives, others frustrate us, and some simply captivate us. Students will investigate the intersection between people and technology to better understand how design can influence performance, safety, and user satisfaction. Topics include design principles; user experience concepts; and an overview of human strengths and limitations influencing interactions with technology. Case studies will include various technologies, including emerging systems such as brain-computer interfaces, robotics and artificial intelligence. Open only to students in Focus program. Department consent required.