When Robots Meet People: Exploring Human-Robot Interaction

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Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Dr. Meiying Qin from York University.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)

Abstract:

This talk introduces first year CS students to Human Robot Interaction, a field that explores how people perceive, respond to, and collaborate with robots. Through examples ranging from assistive devices to social robots in education and therapy, we will look at how design choices shape human behavior, trust, and engagement. The session highlights why people attribute agency and intention to machines, how embodiment influences compliance, and what these cognitive effects mean for building responsible and effective robotic systems.


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  • Starts 13 May 2026 04:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 21 July 2026 04:00 AM UTC
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Meiying Qin, Ph.D.

Biography:

Dr. Meiying Qin is an Assistant Professor, teaching stream in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. Her teaching and research interests include robotics, human-robot interactions, animal-robot interactions, robot tutoring systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer science education.

Dr. Meiying received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University in 2023 in the area of robotics. She received an M.Sc. and M.Phil. in Computer Science from Yale University and a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Psychology from the University of Toronto. Originally from China, she received a B.Sc. in Biology from Peking University.