Psyched up for computer science
How can we align technology with the way we think about, feel, and understand the world? Robin Welsch is a psychologist-turned-computer scientist on a quest to find an answer.
There is an increasing need to find more comprehensive solutions to the complex problems of the world, to equalise the technology sector and to make the design of technological innovations more human-oriented. Engineering Psychology research area brings together behavioral scientists, engineers, and computer scientists to explore real world problems. The research area tackles questions how human behavior and perception shapes the use and impact of computing systems, services and engineering, and vice versa.
The research area is linked to the new BSc initiative at Aalto, the Engineering Psychology major. Applications for the new Finnish-language major began in spring 2022.
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Unique program in Engineering Psychology is built on technology and understanding humans
Graduates from Engineering Psychology can work as experts in human artificial intelligence or as developers of electronic health services. Applications for the new Finnish-language major will begin in spring 2022.
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Feeling the Temperature of the Room : Unobtrusive Thermal Display of Engagement during Group Communication
Luke Haliburton, Svenja Yvonne Schött, Linda Hirsch, Robin Welsch, Albrecht Schmidt
2023
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies
A Database for Kitchen Objects : Investigating Danger Perception in the Context of Human-Robot Interaction
Jan Leusmann, Carl Oechsner, Johanna Prinz, Robin Welsch, Sven Mayer
2023
The placebo effect of human augmentation : Anticipating cognitive augmentation increases risk-taking behavior
Steeven Villa, Thomas Kosch, Felix Grelka, Albrecht Schmidt, Robin Welsch
2023
Computers in Human Behavior
Task-relevant social cues affect whole-body approach-avoidance behavior
Robin Welsch, Heiko Hecht, John Stins
2023
Scientific Reports
SaferHome: Interactive Physical and Digital Smart Home Dashboards for Communicating Privacy Assessments to Owners and Bystanders
Maximiliane Windl, Alexander Hiesinger, Robin Welsch, Albrecht Schmidt, Sebastian S. Feger
2022
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
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Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT (external link)
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Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence FCAI (external link)
International research hub of AI
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