Interactions between robots and humans are influenced by form, function and expectations. Quantitative techniques evaluate performance of specific tasks and functions. Qualitative techniques are used to evaluate the interaction and to understand expectations and perceptions of the human side of the interaction. Students use humanoid robots to develop and evaluate interactions within a specific application context.

Special Topics in Distance Learning

Detailed study of a selected topic, determined by the current interest of faculty and students. Offered as required.

Detailed study of a selected topic, determined by the current interest of faculty and students. Offered as required.

Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are smart systems that include co-engineered interacting networks of physical and computational components. This course will teach students the required skills to analyze the CPS that are all around us, so that when they contribute to the design of CPS, they are able to understand important safety and security aspects and feel confident designing and analyzing CPS systems.

Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.

Formal record of student commitment to project research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Registration may be repeated as necessary.

Bayesian theory of forecasting and decision making; judgmental procedures and statistical models for probabilistic forecasting, post-processors of deterministic forecasts; sufficient comparisons of forecasters, verification of forecasts, combining forecasts; optimal decision models using probabilistic forecasts including static decision models, sequential decision models, stopping-control models; economic value of forecasts. Prerequisite: SYS 6005 or STAT 6190.

Weekly meeting of graduate students and faculty for presentation and discussion of contemporary systems engineering problems and research. This seminar is offered every spring and fall semesters.

Detailed study of an advanced or exploratory topic determined by faculty and student interest. Offered as required.