Robotics, Control and Smart Systems - MSc
The specialized master program in Robotics, Control and Smart Systems (RCSS) provides interdisciplinary academic and educational excellence in advanced sciences and technologies with unique educational, learning and research environment that advances scientific understanding enabling students to develop innovative and intelligent ideas for autonomous and smart products and systems to meet today’s most pressing challenges and prepare them for careers in industry, academia and research.
This program is facilitated by the available state of the art equipment at two Mechatronics Laboratories (Mechatronics Design Lab, Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems Lab) in the Mechanical Engineering department and MEM/NEM facilities at Yousef Jameel Science and Technology Research Center (YJSTRC).
Degrees and Admission Requirements
Students wishing to pursue a specialized master's in Robotics, Control and Smart Systems (RCSS) should meet the minimum academic and admission requirements set by AUC.
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate and model complex engineering problems in robotics, control and smart systems within industrial, societal and technological contexts.
- Apply advanced methods and techniques to design and implement practical solutions for robotics and intelligent system applications.
- Analyze, synthesize and critically evaluate existing research literature in robotics, control or smart systems and effectively communicate key findings and technical insights.
- Conduct rigorous experimental or theoretical research in robotics, control or smart systems, and effectively present and defend research findings in written and oral forms.
- Demonstrate readiness for advanced professional or academic careers, including pursuing doctoral studies or leading innovation in robotics, control and smart systems in industry and research institutions.
- Work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to design, implement and evaluate robotic and intelligent systems.
Fellowships
Fellowships are highly competitive awards. They are open to new students and may also be available to continuing graduate students who display superior performance in their academic endeavors, depending on the availability of allocated funds for a given fellowship award.
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