Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Human-Robot Interaction

Help Design AI of the Future

Our MS in Human-Robot Interaction cuts across the engineering and social sciences, offering a paradigmatic interdisciplinary program with enormous future societal benefits—especially as intelligent autonomous robots increasingly become part of our lives. The future of artificial intelligence (AI) will be shaped by students like you—with inquisitive minds willing to draw upon knowledge from multiple fields to help define the role of robots in the social and moral norms that govern human lives.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: December 1 (domestic applicants only)

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: December 1 (domestic applicants only)

Choose Your Path of Study

An MS in human-robot interaction (HRI) is offered through three departments: computer science, electrical and computer engineering, or mechanical engineering. Students in each department share a set of five required core courses, then focus on classes approved by their respective department. Learn about topics ranging from affective interfaces to digital signal processing to collaborative robotics.

Get a closer look at what Tufts students are working on in the Human-Robot Interaction Lab

Matthias Scheutz and his team at Tufts University’s Human-Robot Interaction Laboratory are developing a new kind of artificial intelligence designed to adhere to the social and moral norms that guide humans’ lives. And that means our robots will sometimes need to tell us “no.”

$109,553

The average salary for a robotics engineer in the United States*

*Source: bls.gov

98%

of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation

125,000+

Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

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Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

“We believe it’s absolutely critical that the engineers coming out of this program not only understand the technical aspects, but also the societal implications of AI and robotics. We can incorporate AI and robots into our lives, but it must be done in a way that is beneficial to us and that preserves human nature and human dignity.”

– Karol Family Applied Technology Professor Matthias Scheutz, Department of Computer Science

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized path of study
  • Real-world projects and internship opportunities
  • Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
  • Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
  • Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston
  • One-on-one career advising and workshops
  • Extensive professional development training and resources

GRE Waived

GRE scores are not required for applicants who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Earn Two Degrees in Just 2 Years

At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like.

As AI continues to develop and take on new roles in our lives, those with a degree in human-robot interaction will be in increasing demand. The future of AI is bright and holds much promise—to achieve all that’s possible with, we’ll need skilled engineers with hands-on experience researching, developing, and applying the principles of robotics and machine learning to projects big and small. With an MS from Tufts, you’ll be situated at the forefront of AI growth.

Careers for graduates include:
  • Robotics scientist
  • AI research scientist
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Data scientist
  • Business intelligence developer
  • Software developer
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Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers on-campus MS students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts human-robot interaction program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.