Workshop on Psychology and Artificial Intelligence for School Students Participating in the AI Competition
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024
The College of Engineering at the university organized the AI Competition for school students on Thursday, October 31. In line with the competition and fulfilling the university's role, Dr. Shaimaa Basha delivered a workshop titled "Psychology and Artificial Intelligence: How Does Psychology Help Develop Robot Intelligence?" as part of the competition activities.
Dr. Shaimaa began the workshop with a thought-provoking question for the students: "Have you ever wondered how robots can understand us?" This question sparked their curiosity and encouraged them to think about the relationship between psychology and artificial intelligence. The workshop explored how psychology is used to teach robots to recognize human emotions through facial expressions and tone of voice, citing examples of social robots like "Pepper," which can understand facial expressions and respond affectionately.
Dr. Shaimaa also discussed practical applications of this technology, imagining with the students a robot in their schools that helps them prepare for the AI competition and motivates them when they feel stressed before the event. She highlighted the potential of AI in providing academic and career support through systems that assist students in choosing study subjects based on their interests and abilities.
The workshop also touched on how assistive robots can be designed for everyday life to be more understanding of human needs, such as a robot that helps with household tasks and knows when individuals need assistance without being asked. It also covered the use of AI in supporting mental health and designing robots that can be true friends, understanding emotions and helping just like close friends do.
Dr. Shaimaa concluded the workshop with an inspiring message to the students, urging them to keep learning and exploring, emphasizing that they are the generation that can design and create future robots capable of understanding love, friendship, and even dreams. The workshop was well received, with students expressing great interest and readiness to explore more in this field
