Robotics
Program Overview
The 100% online concentration in robotics (ROBO) offers an area of specialization in the Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)/ Master of Science (MS) degree. This concentration focuses on the areas of analysis, control, and design of robots. The courses offered in this concentration will establish fundamental theories and tools for modeling, analyzing, and developing techniques in robotics. Robots are playing a significant role in modern society from manufacturing to health care. The robotics concentration supports current and future engineers facing challenges in the design, analysis and control of robotic systems.
Course Topical Areas:
| Control Theory | Machine Learning |
| Artificial Intelligence Networks | Manipulators |
| Human-Robot Teaming |
Degree Requirements with the Robotics Concentration
The Interdisciplinary Engineering (MSE or MS) degree requires 30 credit hours with at least 18 credits of Purdue, graduate level, engineering courses. The Robotics concentration must be completed within these degree requirements.
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES – 9 CREDIT HOURS
One of the following:
- ME 57500 Theory and Design of Control Systems
- ECE 60200 Lumped System Theory
- AAE 56400 Systems Analysis and Synthesis
Two of the following:
- ME 57800 Digital Control
- AAE 56800 Applied Optimal Control and Estimation
- ECE 57000 Artificial Intelligence
- AAE 56100 Introduction to Convex Optimization
- ECE 59500 Introduction to Deep Learning
- AAE 59000 Multi-Agent Autonomy and Control
- ECE 58000 Optimization Methods for Systems and Control
- ECE 68000 Modern Automatic Control
- ECE 59500: Reinforcement Learning Theory
ELECTIVE COURSES – 12 CREDIT HOURS
Any courses listed on our courses page will fulfill this requirement, including available non-engineering courses.
All questions regarding courses and transfer credits should be directed to a student’s academic advisor.
Creating Your Plan of Study
The MSE/MS master's program offers a wide range of flexibility in course options. After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic adviser will help you create an Electronic Plan of Study (EPOS) to best fit your educational needs and career goals.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. This website is a knowledge source for specific requirements and completion.