Description

Robots are increasingly entering our life. The Robotics is a branch of science integrating many cutting-edge technologies: electronic circuits, computer science and engineering, mechanical science and mechatronics, cybernetics and biocybernetics, artificial intelligence, sensor technology, vision processing, natural language communication, modern psychology, brain model studies, and others. Modern electronic design more and more leads to the construction of embedded devices, which are complete microprocessor and computer systems integrated with the host devices. Such embedded systems can be found in: automobiles, avionic and naval systems, telecommunication systems, medical life-support systems, automated cash and banking systems, but also in household appliances and consumer electronics devices. And especially, the construction of all advanced robotic systems involves embedded electronics.

The graduates of Embedded Robotics are prepared for creative engineering activities in the field of industrial and service robotics, embedded electronics, and also for research and scientific work including third level studies (Ph.D.). The specialized knowledge of the graduates includes control engineering methods, embedded design and analysis, robot motion and task planning methods, robot controllers, drive systems, human-robot interfaces.

The instructors of this program have a significant research and publications record in robot control theory, as well as an extensive experience building prototype mobile, intelligent, and social robots.

Job prospects

The Embedded Robotics program aims at delivering the knowledge and developing the skills necessary for a successful career in Robotics and/or Embedded Systems, in industry, research and development, expert consulting, and alike activities. The graduates gain an understanding of the principles, methods, and processes of embedded electronics engineering and robotics, allowing them to creatively use this knowledge at work. Typical activities include solving problems in the field of analysis, design, development, integrating, deployment, debugging, and maintenance of embedded and robotic systems.

Specifically, the graduates can pursue an industry, research and development, business or administration career as:

• design engineer and/or programmer of embedded systems and circuits,
• implementation/deployment specialist of industrial robotic systems, robotics systems specialist, integrator, project manager,
• control systems engineer, embedded control devices and systems specialist, building and home automation systems design engineer,
• expert/consultant for robotic systems deployment, including intelligent and social robots.

About studies

Duration: 3 semesters
Mode of study: Full time
Field of study: Control Engineering and Robotics
Language of instruction: English
Start date: February 2022
Program coordinator: Professor Elzbieta Roszkowska

Entry Information

Required: Bachelor or Engineer Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Minimum 210 ECTS.
Each application is assessed individually on its merits.
If in doubt, please contact the Admission Officer.

Deadline for application:
International students: November 30, 2021
Polish students: check on www.pwr.edu.pl
English: Equivalent of minimum TOEFL - 550 points or 6 points IELTS.
List of accepted language certificates can be checked online: www.pwr.edu.pl

Content

Semester 1

• Control Theory 22100E [6]
• Mathematical Methods of Automation and Robotics 22000E [5]
• Applied Logic 11000 [3]
• Embedded Systems 20200 [5]
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 20020E [5]
• Physics 10000 [1]
• Social Communication 00001 [2]
• Foreign Language B2+ 01000 [1]
• Foreign language A1 03000 [2]

Semester 2

• Modeling and Identification 20200 [5]
• Theory and Methods of Optimization 11000 [3]
• Robotic Programming Environments 10200 [4]
• Event-based control 20020 [5]
• Sensors and Actuators 10100 [3]
• Control Theory for Embedded Systems 10100E [3]
• Mobile Robotics 1 10100 [2]
• Intermediate Project 00020 [3]
• Specialization Seminar 00002 [2]

Semester 3

• Mobile Robotics 2 00100 [1]
• Advanced Robot Control 10100 [2]
• Task and Motion Planning 20001 [3]
• Social Robots 10100 [3]
• Diploma Seminar 00002 [3]
• Entrepreneurship 10001 [3]
• Master Thesis 10h [15]

Legend:
Course format given as 21200E [6] denotes:
The first digit means the number of hours of lecture per week,
The second digit means the number of hours of tutorial class per week,
The third digit means the number of laboratory class per week,
The fourth digit means the number of project class per week,
The fifth digit means the number of seminar class per week,
The sixth digit in parentheses means the number of ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System)