ESH-10978 · Robotics

Human-Robot Interaction Applied Lab for Youth 14–17 — Robotics

A 18-hour intermediate course for teen founders and secondary-school learners who want to produce a complete applied project in human-robot interaction. The course combines the robotics context with practical frameworks, realistic cases, guided exercises and a final applied output. Participants finish with a structured approach they can adapt to a real venture, team or project.

Blended online18 hoursIntermediateYouth 14–17Build pathway
Who it is for

Youth 14–17

Designed for teen founders and secondary-school learners. It is especially useful for learners who need a structured, practical route into human-robot interaction rather than a purely theoretical overview.

Prerequisites

What you need

Curiosity about business or technology; no prior startup required.

Completion

European Startup Hub Certificate of Completion — Human-Robot Interaction Applied Lab

A staged portfolio of applied outputs culminating in a final project.

Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do.

Outcome 1

Explain the core principles of human-robot interaction in the context of robotics.

Outcome 2

Diagnose a realistic human-robot interaction challenge using structured startup tools.

Outcome 3

Build a practical human-robot interaction output appropriate for youth 14–17.

Outcome 4

Evaluate evidence, assumptions and trade-offs before making human-robot interaction decisions.

Outcome 5

Apply human-robot interaction methods to a venture, project or organisational scenario.

Outcome 6

Create a next-step action plan that can be used after the course.

Full syllabus

12 course modules.

Each module combines explanation, examples and an applied activity.

Module 1

Foundations of Human-Robot Interaction

Practical study of foundations of human-robot interaction with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 2

The Robotics context

Practical study of the robotics context with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 3

Customers, users and stakeholder needs

Practical study of customers, users and stakeholder needs with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 4

Tools and frameworks for Human-Robot Interaction

Practical study of tools and frameworks for human-robot interaction with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 5

Evidence, data and assumptions

Practical study of evidence, data and assumptions with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 6

Designing the approach

Practical study of designing the approach with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 7

Execution and operating decisions

Practical study of execution and operating decisions with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 8

Measurement and key indicators

Practical study of measurement and key indicators with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 9

Risks, ethics and common failure modes

Practical study of risks, ethics and common failure modes with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 10

Case study: Human-Robot Interaction in practice

Practical study of case study: human-robot interaction in practice with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 11

Applied workshop: build your Human-Robot Interaction output

Practical study of applied workshop: build your human-robot interaction output with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Module 12

Action plan and next milestones

Practical study of action plan and next milestones with examples, prompts and an applied activity.

Assessment

A staged portfolio of applied outputs culminating in a final project.

Included materials

Digital course notes · Practical worksheets · Case exercises · Action-plan template · Completion record in ESH ID

Learning support

Platform learning support; live facilitator interaction is included where the delivery format states Live online or Blended online.

Course information & disclaimer

Educational programme. Completion does not constitute professional, legal, financial or investment advice and does not guarantee funding, employment or business outcomes. Catalogue version 2026.1 · Last reviewed 2026-08-24.

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Human-Robot Interaction Applied Lab for Youth 14–17 — Robotics · 18 hours · Blended online

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