Robotics and Autonomous Systems - Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems program at Arizona State University prepares students for careers in robotics and autonomous vehicles. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with industry leaders, and research opportunities. Graduates are equipped with the skills to design, develop, and implement robotic systems and autonomous vehicles. The program is accredited by ABET and offers STEM-OPT extension eligibility.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) program at Arizona State University (ASU) prepares students for careers in the design, development, and implementation of robotic systems and autonomous vehicles. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the fundamentals of robotics, control systems, autonomous navigation, and artificial intelligence.
Description:
The RAS program is a rigorous academic program that emphasizes hands-on learning experiences. Students will gain experience with a variety of robotic platforms, including quadcopters, ground robots, and industrial manipulators. They will also learn how to design and implement autonomous systems using state-of-the-art software and hardware tools.
Key Features:
- Strong emphasis on hands-on learning
- Access to state-of-the-art robotics equipment
- Collaboration with industry leaders
- Opportunities for research and internships
- Preparation for STEM-OPT extension
- Year 2: Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Automatic Control Systems, Robotics: Design and Control, Data Structures and Algorithms, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Machine Learning
- Year 3: Robotics Systems Design, Robot Vision and Sensing, Robotics: Applications and Case Studies, Senior Design Project, Probability and Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
Elective Courses:
- Advanced Robotics, Autonomous Navigation, Human-Robot Interaction, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence for Robotics, Machine Learning for Robotics, Reinforcement Learning, Aerial Robotics, Underwater Robotics, Medical Robotics, Industrial Robotics, Space Robotics, Ethics and Policy in Robotics
Course Schedule:
Courses are typically offered in the fall and spring semesters. Students can consult the ASU course catalog for the most up-to-date schedule.
Individual Modules:
- Introduction to Robotics: Students will learn the fundamental concepts of robotics, including kinematics, dynamics, and control.
- Robotics Design and Control: Students will learn how to design and control robots using various sensors and actuators.
- Robot Vision and Sensing: Students will learn how to process and interpret data from various sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and RADAR.
- Autonomous Navigation: Students will learn how to develop autonomous navigation algorithms for robots.
- Robotics Systems Design: Students will learn how to integrate different components into a complete robotic system.
- Senior Design Project: Students will work in teams to design and build a robotic system for a specific application.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Homework assignments
- Projects
- Presentations
- Participation in class
Teaching:
The RAS program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and development. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and project-based learning.
Careers:
Graduates of the RAS program are prepared for a variety of careers in the robotics industry, including:
- Robotics engineer
- Automation engineer
- Research and development engineer
- Systems engineer
- Software engineer
- Product manager
- Project manager
Other:
- The RAS program is offered in a modern academic setting with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
- Students have access to a variety of research opportunities, including collaboration with industry partners.
- The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Graduates of the program are eligible for the STEM-OPT extension, which allows them to work in the United States for up to 36 months after graduation.
Entry Requirements:
- General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements. First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
- The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than the minimum university admission standards. International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion.
- International students must meet the same admission requirements shown below with the possible additional requirement of a minimum English proficiency test score.
- If the university requires an English proficiency test score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (internet-based test, taken in a testing center), a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, a minimum PTE score of 58, a minimum Duolingo English score of 105, or a minimum Cambridge English exam score of 176.
First-year admission:
- Minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score or minimum 24 ACT combined score or a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses or class ranking in top 25% of high school class, and no high school math or science competency deficiencies
Transfer admission requirements:
- Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours: minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours, and no high school math or science competency deficiencies, and minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class
- Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet EITHER the primary or the secondary criteria (not both):
- Primary Criteria: minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and no high school math or science competency deficiencies (if Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript)
- Secondary Criteria: minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer credit hours, and minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses: RAS 110 Principles of Programming for Engineers, RAS 205 Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms, and EGR 101 and 102 Foundations of Engineering Design Project I and II
