Postgraduate Diploma in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2022/1426, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and Figma. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks — studying from Ireland
Ireland hosts research and development teams of several global technology and automotive suppliers, with particular strength in software, embedded systems and data engineering for connected mobility. Universities and research centres such as the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics and the ADAPT Centre contribute work relevant to perception, machine learning and vehicle software. Engineers in this area develop software architectures, validate ADAS functions and address cybersecurity and over-the-air update requirements. Standards and safety expectations are shaped by European type-approval frameworks and international functional safety and automotive software standards.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised Irish body that governs autonomous and ADAS engineering credentials?
There is no separate statutory credential for autonomous or ADAS engineering in Ireland. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers and sets chartership standards. Road traffic and vehicle safety are overseen by bodies such as the Road Safety Authority. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their standing rests with employers or the relevant body.
Do Irish employers in software-defined vehicles and ADAS value this type of study?
Ireland has a notable software and technology sector, and some firms work on vehicle software, sensing and connectivity. Employers generally look for demonstrable software skills, project work and experience. A private online qualification may add to a profile, but its value is for each employer to determine. Make sure your portfolio shows what you can actually build.
Is this workable part-time, and do I need to be fluent in English?
Yes, the programme is online, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland without travel, and no student visa is needed. You do need strong English for technical material and assessments. Workload varies by programme: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diplomas and 300 for specialist courses. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Apply human-automation interaction models to remote assistance.
Design effective remote assistance protocols.
Create interfaces that represent perception and its uncertainty.
Evaluate human factors using experimental methods.
Interpret the applicable European regulatory framework.
Compare international regulatory frameworks.
Integrate ethical and liability criteria into the service.
Who it's for
- Human factors specialist looking to specialise in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Remote assistance interface designer looking to specialise in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Autonomous vehicle regulatory analyst looking to specialise in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Remote operations manager looking to specialise in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Human-robot interaction researcher looking to specialise in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Technology ethics consultant looking to specialise in HRI for Remote Assistance and Regulatory Frameworks.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join autonomous driving companies.
What you'll work with
- Reglamento (UE) 2022/1426
- Reglamento (UE) 2024/1689
- Automated Vehicles Act 2024
- ISO 9241-210:2019
- ISO 11064
- SAE J3016
- Reglamento (UE) 2016/679
- ISO/TS 5083:2025
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Human-automation interaction models1.2Sheridan and Parasuraman levels of automation1.3Human supervision of autonomous systems1.4Endsley's situation awareness model1.5Theory of trust in automation1.6Human-machine teams1.7Remote interaction versus onboard interaction1.8Lessons from aviation and drones1.9Automation errors and complacency1.10Case study: analysis of a remote assistance incident
2.1Help requests initiated by the vehicle2.2Types of intervention: confirmation, route and classification2.3Design of vehicle-operator dialogue flows2.4Response times and request queues2.5Minimum information needed to decide2.6Management of multiple vehicles per operator2.7Escalation to on-site intervention2.8Decision logging and accountability2.9Quality metrics for assistance2.10Workshop: assistance protocol for roadworks on the carriageway
3.1Visualising vehicle perception3.2Representing uncertainty3.3Trajectory proposals and their approval3.4Alerts and request prioritisation3.5User-centred design according to ISO 9241-2103.6Mental workload and NASA-TLX assessment3.7User testing and prototypes3.8Workstation accessibility3.9Design iteration3.10Practice: trajectory approval interface prototype
4.1Designing experiments with operators4.2Performance measures and reaction times4.3Eye tracking and attention4.4Physiological measures of workload4.5Trust and usability questionnaires4.6Simulation of assistance scenarios4.7Statistical analysis of results4.8Ethics of experimentation with people4.9Evaluation report4.10Laboratory: mental workload experiment with operators
5.1Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on general safety5.2Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 for ADS5.3Remote operator requirements for ADS systems5.4AI Regulation and human oversight5.5Data protection in remote assistance5.6Liability for defective products5.7Spanish DGT testing regulations5.8German autonomous driving law5.9European regulatory timeline5.10Case study: compliance analysis of an assistance service
6.1UK Automated Vehicles Act 20246.2California regulations for autonomous vehicles6.3NHTSA federal framework and exemptions6.4Japanese traffic law and Level 4 operation6.5Chinese testing and deployment regulation6.6UNECE WP.29 and GRVA work6.7Comparison of remote supervision requirements6.8Regulatory trends6.9Implications for global operators6.10Practice: comparative matrix of five jurisdictions
7.1Ethical guidelines for automated driving7.2Shared liability between system and operator7.3Transparency towards users and the public7.4Working conditions of remote operators7.5Fairness and non-discrimination7.6Social acceptance of remote supervision7.7Incident communication7.8Ethical governance in the company7.9Public trust indicators7.10Workshop: ethical code for a remote assistance service
8.1Definition of the assistance service8.2Interaction model8.3Assistance protocol8.4Interface prototype8.5User evaluation8.6Regulatory analysis8.7Ethics and liability plan8.8Implementation recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Figma, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, iMotions, R, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals are studied through real procedures for mental workload experiments with operators, usability tests of assistance interfaces and comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply human-automation interaction models to remote assistance.
Design effective remote assistance protocols.
Create interfaces that represent perception and its uncertainty.
Evaluate human factors using experimental methods.
Interpret the applicable European regulatory framework.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Figma, Unity, Tobii Pro Lab, iMotions, R. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A diploma issued by SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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