Andy E. Ricci

Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies

Associations

Digital and Computational Studies

Pettengill Hall,

207-755-5906aricci@bates.edu

About

Andy Elliot Ricci (he/they) is an Assistant Professor of Digital and Computational Studies. They are a computer scientist with expertise in human-robot interaction (HRI) working at the intersection of technology, identity, and embodiment.

His recent research explores how telepresence robots can help people feel more present and connected during virtual interactions, specifically how human users can express their identity when interacting through a robot body.

 

Website: andy-ricci.github.io

Expertise

Current Courses

Winter Semester 2025

DCS 109
Intro to Computer Science for Software Development

Short Term 2025

DCSS 31
Human-Robot Interaction Design Workshop

Fall Semester 2025

DCS 109R
Introduction to Computer Science Using Robots

DCS 229
Data Structures and Algorithms