From vehicles to manufacturing lines to surgery, robots and automated control systems are becoming more commonplace in our society. Engineers working in this field may be involved with the kinematics and kinetics of robotic motion, instrumentation and sensors, actuation systems, programming, and the design of manipulation devices.

This field contains elements of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, as well as computer programming, autonomous control, and artificial intelligence. Students who complete specific courses in this area may obtain a minor in Robotics from the College of Engineering.

Recommended Technical Elective Offerings

• ENGR 321: Introduction to Robotics
• ME 475: Automatic Controls
• ME 476: Mechatronics
• CSCI 485: Autonomous Command and Artificial Intelligence for Robots and Other Cyber-Physical Systems