The master's program in Robotics is a new and unique program administered by
Penn’s General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP) Laboratory, recognized as one of the nation’s premier research centers. Multi-disciplinary in scope, the program provides an ideal foundation for what today’s experts in robotics and intelligent systems need to know — from artificial intelligence, computer vision, control systems, dynamics, and machine learning to design, programming and prototyping of robotic systems.
Program Highlights: Opportunities for research projects in robotics and related fields in the world-famous GRASP Lab; participation in exciting competitions such as the international Robocup soccer tournament; weekly GRASP seminars; professional networking with peers in industry and academe.
Grounded in up-to-the minute research findings, the MSE in Robotics offers you an ideal foundation for a successful career in robotics, defense, aerospace, and automotive industries, government agencies, or academe.
Robotics MSE Curriculum
Students must complete a total of ten courses: four core and six electives.
Core courses cover the following fields:
- Robotics and Animation
- Control Systems Design
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
Sample electives include:
- Learning in Robotics
- Vision and Learning
- Hybrid Systems
- Motion Planning
- Mechatronics
- Biomechanics
