At JKUAT Social Robotics Lab, we aim to design and develop robots that learn to interact socially in human environments. The research work at the lab focuses on the following areas: Education, Social Training, Assistive Robots, and Responsible Computing. We aim to embed human-centered and responsible computing principles — Inclusivity and Accessibility, Ethical Design — to build effective, intuitive and empathetic interactions between people and robotic technologies in human environments.
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Aug. 28, 2024
Department of Computing, JKUAT
Without integrating African perspectives into technology and design, we severely undercut the potential for solutions that meet cultural norms and empower locally raised innovations to address universal solvable problems. It ensures that the unique contributions from African culture and experience are given the proper respect to shape the world we desire.
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Nov. 5, 2024
-Nov. 8, 2024
Dakar, Senegal
Dr. Eunice was among the participants at the TWAS event, which focused on enhancing the scientific skills of African scientists, establishing networks, and building interdisciplinary collaborations to foster a stronger and more connected scientific community across the continent.
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Aug. 19, 2024
-Aug. 23, 2024
Nairobi, Kenya
The Lab participated in the National Research Festival, a premier event showcasing groundbreaking research and innovations. This festival was an excellent opportunity for MSc students to present their research, network with peers and industry experts, and gain insights into the latest developments in various fields of study.
Learn morePublished on Aug. 10, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our very first Pepper robot at the JKUAT Social Robotics Lab! Pepper is a state-of-the-art humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics, with advanced sensing capabilities in human-robot interaction. It can recognize faces, interpret emotions, and engage in conversations, making it an ideal platform for exploring the future of social robotics research. This addition to our lab will enable us advance our human robot interaction research, design innovations solutions, and deepen our understanding of human-centered robotics. We are excited to see the possibilities Pepper will bring to our ongoing projects and teaching!
Published on April 5, 2024
The enduring perception, mostly, stereotypical, that girls are not well adopted to pursue courses and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has stopped many girls from enrolling into STEM subjects.To unroll this practice, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has launched a strategic initiative designed to empower and woo young women enrolled in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) system, guiding them toward Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers.
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