JKUAT Social Robotics Lab Team

OUR TEAM

We have a team of five MSc. Engineering students at the Department of Computing, JKUAT, supported under the Social Robotics Lab. The team is led by Dr. Eunice Njeri in collaboration with faculty members from the Department of Computing. The lab’s projects focus on designing intuitive social interactions by integrating human-centered design, responsible computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and affective computing. Our goal is to address societal challenges in education, social training, and social care through innovative and impactful research.

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Responsible Robotics in Social Environments

At the Social Robotics Lab, we are dedicated to designing robots that enhance social interaction and support human well-being through empathetic and inclusive design. Our research explores how robots can understand and respond to human social cues, promote social inclusion, and navigate the ethical challenges of robotic technology. We aim to advance the field of social robotics by developing innovative approaches that integrate robots into everyday environments—education, social training, homes, and healthcare settings—where they can assist with tasks, support learning, and provide companionship to individuals with specific needs.

Social Robotics in Action
Teaching Methodology

TEACHING RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING - METHODOLOGY

Training Approach

Our methodology emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world design scenarios to make Responsible Computing (RC) and ethics both practical and engaging.

  • Team-Based RC Projects – Students collaborate in teams to design projects that integrate RC principles, fostering critical thinking and ethical awareness.
  • Ethical Training Workshops – We conduct structured workshops incorporating design scenarios, case studies, and expert guest lectures to provide a comprehensive understanding of RC.
  • Industry and Academic Engagement – Guest lecturers from both industry and academia share insights on responsible technology development.
  • Applied Learning – Students apply the RC knowledge gained to their projects, enabling them to internalize ethical principles and implement them in real-world scenarios.
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IMPACT AND OUTREACH

Transformative Outcomes

The JKUAT Social Robotics Lab initiative is already making significant strides. Currently, there are five ongoing MSc projects by Software Engineering students at the Department of Computing, JKUAT, supported under the Social Robotics Project. These projects explore various aspects of social robotics and machine learning, with a focus on education, social training, and social care. As part of our ongoing responsible computing project, we have trained ~150 students in Computer Science and Technology about robotics and responsible computing.

Explore some of the impact the lab has made: