Seminar in Social Science: Robotics and Society

Credit Hours: 

3

This course examines the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-enabled social products, focusing on the psychological and social implications of robotics becoming integrated into everyday life. Through readings, discussions, analytical writing, and a final research project, students will develop both critical and practical skills. The course culminates in the exploration of innovative, human-centered, and principles-driven approaches to designing products and services that thoughtfully incorporate robotics.

Intensive study of topic determined by the instructor. Assigned readings and class discussion culminating in a major paper written under the instructor’s guidance. Lecture 3 hours.

 

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.