Advanced Certificate in Robotics for Behavioral Therapy
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in the field of robotics and behavioral therapy. She's here to tell us about the exciting new course, "Advanced Certificate in Robotics for Behavioral Therapy." Dr. Smith, can you tell us what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how robotics can revolutionize behavioral therapy. I wanted to equip therapists and researchers with the skills to design and implement robotic interventions for conditions like autism, anxiety, and PTSD. HOST: That's fascinating. Can you share some current trends in this field? How are robots being used in therapy today? GUEST: Sure, robots are being used more and more in social skills training for children with autism. They're also being used to help patients with anxiety and PTSD by providing a safe, controlled environment for exposure therapy. HOST: What a powerful tool. But there must be challenges in this relatively new field. Can you share some of those with us? GUEST: Absolutely, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring the ethical use of robots in therapy. We need to consider issues like privacy, consent, and the potential for over-reliance on technology. HOST: That's a great point. Looking to the future, where do you see this field heading? What's the potential for robotics in behavioral therapy? GUEST: I believe the future is very promising. As technology continues to advance, I see robots playing an increasingly important role in behavioral therapy, improving patient outcomes and transforming the way we practice therapy. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for sharing your insights with us today. It's been a pleasure learning about the "Advanced Certificate in Robotics for Behavioral Therapy" and the potential of robotics in this field. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure.
