This integrated degree in Robotics Engineering will give you a broad exposure to one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in technology. The unique design of the degree will offer you the opportunity to study the most exciting aspects of robotics and apply them to the design and development of sophisticated autonomous intelligent systems. You will be exposed to a wide range of robotics engineering theories and scientific applications, with consideration for the ethical issues surrounding the sector. Hands-on experience with industry standard equipment will give you practical skills. The degree is integrated closely with the EUREKA Robotics Lab at Cardiff School of Technologies. The Lab is recognised by the UK Government as one of only fourteen specialist research centres in robotics in the UK, and the only leading centre specialised in social and service robotics. This gives you the opportunity to use advanced technologies, get involved in ongoing robotics projects, and work with over 30 specialist robots such as drones, robotic arms, and life-size humanoid robots. You will have access to cutting-edge facilities and to some of the most advanced robots on the market. You will be able to work with social, service and educational humanoid robots with advanced artificial intelligence features, and robotic arms for industrial robotics research and development. Bridging research and business, the degree includes real-world cases studies and guest lectures from industry experts. You can also take a placement year in industry and join international trips to visit leading companies and research groups. Upon graduation, you will be ideally placed to start a successful career in this booming sector. You will be ready to meet the business needs of companies operating at the cutting-edge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, across a multitude of sectors and subject areas. This programme is seeking accreditation with the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The course has been designed to meet the needs of accreditation and with a view to back dating the effective date to include all students who graduate from the programme. Show less

Year 1
Year 1 will cover a number of topics designed to give a broad underpinning of the techniques and principles of engineering used within electronic and computer systems. You will study the theory and practice of designing analogue and digital systems, and will be introduced to the exciting world of mechanical and electronics systems in combination (mechatronics). Your work will be complimented with instruction in applied engineering mathematics, and the development and organisation of software build solutions. Project work will allow you to consolidate of the material covered by developing systems to solve real world problems.

Modules:

Architectures and Operating Systems
Principles of Programming
Analog and Digital Electronics 1
Engineering Mathematics 1
Introduction to Mechatronics
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Year 2
Year 2 will build on the topics and themes of year 1 to introduce a number of additional topics designed to give you a deeper view of the techniques and principles of engineering used within robotic systems. You will cover the theory and practice of using software to control hardware. You will have the opportunity to build electronic systems to consolidate theoretical work through the development of hardware projects. The application of mathematics to the design of control systems will give you insight into the accurate positioning and manipulation of automated machinery, including robotic arms. The design and process of manufacturing robotic systems will be a key component of this year. Research skills and project management will also be covered. You will also undertake project work to consolidate your learning by developing systems to solve real-life robotic problems.

Modules:

Engineering Mathematics 2
Physical Computing
Social Humanoid Robotics
Control Systems
Robotics and Automation Systems
Engineering Project Management

Year 3
Year 3 covers a range of topics in greater depth. Having developed programming skills in earlier years, you will go on to apply these skills to programming hardware and specialised microprocessor and controller chips. Work will continue to develop and deepen your understanding of analogue and digital systems, including intelligent and smart control and electronic power systems. In addition to core modules, there are options to study artificial intelligence and how it is applied to robotics and automated control applications; advanced computing architectures; cyber security; as well as technical project management. An individual project will enable you to consolidate your learning by developing systems to contribute towards solving a real-world robotics problem of your choice.

Students also have the option to complete a year-long placement in industry between Years 2 and 3.

Modules:

Power Electronics and Systems
Autonomous Systems
Advanced Control Systems
Professional Engineering Practical Project
Optional:

Parallel & Distributed Systems
Computational Intelligence
Digital & Analogue Communications Systems
Industrial Work Experience (Placement)

Year 4
Building on a broad and deep understanding of topics covered in the first 3 years of the programme, year 4 will allow you to develop mastery and advanced skills across complex and core topics in electronics and computer processing. A group development project will give you the opportunity to bring together many of the topics covered on the programme, as well as allow investigation of a particular interest or area of development. Outside of these core aspects, there will be opportunities to explore in greater detail topics ranging from artificial intelligence, applications of robotics, sensors and actuators, advanced electromechanical systems design, as well as considering ethical and professional issues of systems design. There is also an opportunity to undertake a short industrial placement, which can often prove very useful in securing future employment.

Modules:

Team Development Project
The Internet of Things
Professional & Ethical Issues in Engineering
Advanced AI in Robotics
Optional:

Sensors and Actuators
Programming for Data Analysis
Applications for Social and Service Robots
Frontiers in Technology

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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