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Robotics & Human-Centered Design​ (B.F.A.)

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Create the Future of Human-Robot Interaction. The CCS BFA in Robotics & Human-Centered Design is a groundbreaking program focusing on the development of robotic systems for human environments.

The Program

As robots migrate from factory spaces to hospitals, schools, and homes, the industry will need designers to help create not only what these new robots look like, but how they behave and interact with humans.

Robotics & Human-Centered Design is a STEM designated industrial design program that is grounded in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). It focuses on behavioral communication and research on strategies to advance the social acceptance of autonomous systems.

Students in this program will be trailblazers, embarking on one of the newest segments of the industrial design industry, projected to grow 22.2%, quadrupling from a $2 billion industry in 2024 to a $6.4 billion industry by 2030.

Using design thinking, movement, light, sound, interaction and materials, paired with ethics and best practices, students will rethink what a traditional robotics machine “feels and looks like.”

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Possible Career Choices

The program prepares students with the creative and technical skills needed for a successful career as an industrial/product designer, while focusing specifically on the future of robotics and human-centered design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of student will do well in this program?
Students who are naturally curious, who like solving problems and puzzles, and who are analytical and creative would thrive in this program.
Is a portfolio required for the BFA in Robotics Design?
No. A portfolio is not required for application. See our admissions requirements for more information.
What types of careers would I be able to go into with this degree?
Students will be prepared to pursue a career in the industrial design field, with a focus on robotics. Titles like Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Designer, UX Researcher for Robotics and industrial designer will be just some of the options for a graduate of this program.
How does Robotics Design differ from Product Design or Industrial Design?
Robotic design, product design and industrial design all focus on human-centered design. Robotics design focuses on human-robot interaction, behavior and systems while industrial design and product design focus on product functionality, ergonomics and aesthetics.
Is CCS a strong institution for robotics design studies?
CCS has a long history of designing for the future. As one of the first institutions to recognize Auto Design as an art form, the College has stayed ahead of the curve and continues to blaze new paths. As a top institution for Product Design, Industrial Design and Transportation Design, CCS has the foundation to offer this groundbreaking new program.

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