21/10/2026

ATU Podcast: Robotics in Social Care

Robotics in social care, MOOCs and micro-credentials discussed

In our latest episode of the Atlantic Technological University Podcast, host Stephen Glennon chats with ATU lecturers Dr John Pender and Dr Perry Share, experts in social robotics, to explore the opportunities and ethical challenges of emerging technologies in care settings.

Drs John Pender and Perry Share.

ðŸ¤– In this episode, we discuss:
ðŸ”¹ The role of robotics and digital technologies in social care
ðŸ”¹ Ethical challenges and the importance of critical technology literacy
ðŸ”¹ ATU’s free Social Robotics MOOCs and new micro-credential
ðŸ”¹ Blossom, a social robot developed with social care students using the MakerSpace at ATU Sligo
ðŸ”¹ What the future holds for social robotics

How can we ensure technology augments rather than replaces the human elements of care? Tune in to hear John and Perry’s insights.

ðŸŽ§ Listen to the latest episode of the ATU Podcast.

This episode is supported by the Higher Education 4.0 Project, funded under the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3.

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