Human-Technology Interaction - Mastertrack Robots for Humans

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  • University/Institute Name Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineMay 2026

Position Details (Master's)

The Human-Technology Interaction - Mastertrack Robots for Humans program fromEindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)aims to shed light on how our relationships with robots should be understood and designed for, offering critical perspectives on the role and impact of social robots in society.

On the Human-Technology Interaction - Mastertrack Robots for Humans program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) based on insights from social psychology, social robotics, human-centered AI and technology ethics, students study and assess the latest advancements in social robotics and their roles in healthcare, industry, education, customer service, policing and more.

Key facts

  • They also grow their skillsets in technical tools and research methods to investigate human-robot interaction, particularly in relation to sensing and understanding human behavior (such as respecting the human’s personal space), designing appropriate robot social behaviors based on user needs and contexts of use, and critically reflecting on and investigating whether the current design of robots (like humanoid robots) can be detrimental to social justice.

Careers and opportunities

  • User experience (UX) designer
  • Human-robot interaction (HRI) specialist
  • Robot behavior designer
  • Robotics engineer
  • Robot ethicist
  • Research scientist

Courses include:

  • Advanced Social Psychology
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Human-AI Interaction
  • Ethics of Technology

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026