Students select courses to give them a solid foundation in the various aspects of robotics, including kinematics and actuators, sensors, and control and computing. In addition to relevant mechanical engineering courses, students can select courses from electrical engineering and computer science.
Typical MQP topics include designing of robots and robotic components, including mobile ground robots, aerial robots and underwater robots, automatic assembly and industrial robotics applications, and development of software and control algorithms for individual robots and robotic swarms.
Program Distribution Requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Major with Concentration in Robotics
Required Robotics Coursework (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Students must complete the following three courses:
Selected Robotics Coursework (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Students must select three (3) courses from the following list:
Note: Other courses may satisfy this requirement with approval from the ME Undergraduate Committee.
Major Qualifying Project (MQP) (Minimum 3/3 Units)
Students must complete a Robotics related Major Qualifying Project (MQP).