Robotics and Systems Design research focuses on identifying fundamental principles and methodologies that听enable engineered systems to exhibit intelligent, goal-oriented behavior, and developing innovative instruments听to monitor, control and manipulate systems. Faculty and students participate in several major sponsored听research centers, including the Army鈥檚 Micro Autonomous Science and Technology (MAST) CTA, and听the AFOSR Center of Excellence on Nature-Inspired Flight Technologies and Ideas (NIFTI). Research in the Robotics and Systems Design Area typically leverages three core competencies in service to diverse needs in听such areas as healthcare, security, education, space and ocean exploration,听and autonomous systems in air,听land and underwater.
Course Guidance
In addition to听PhD requirements, no specific course is听required for this research area. The courses below are intended to provide guidance on typical course options for students interested in Robotics and Systems Design.
Strongly Recommended听
Note: The material in the following courses are pre-requisite for the electives below. If you already have the background听in these areas, then you may not need to take the courses. See the description in the classes and consult听with your thesis advisor for more information.
Specialized Courses/Electives