Robotics and Automated Systems
Robotics and Automated systems continue to grow in importance within manufacturing and industrial production systems as companies leverage their ability to advance manufacturing and increase production. Robots have an impressive range of applications e.g. packaging, welding, painting, machining, inspecting parts to name a few and find application in almost every industry such as pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, healthcare, agricultural etc.
Robotics and Automated systems is a multidisciplinary area that combines electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. In particular, it includes embedded programming, control systems, automated decision-making, and power electronics. Due to the level of technicality involved in this specialized and interdisciplinary field, there is a shortage of qualified graduates and personnel in the industry.
Course Structure
The programme is based on three pillars: electronics, mechanics and computing, enabling candidates to acquire knowledge, skill and expertise to design, develop, commission and maintain robotics and automated systems in a variety of environments and applications for relevant industries. This programme is designed to produce an adaptable graduate, capable of working across present and future industries where robotic and automated systems are employed.
Special Features:
This course is designed to have a good balance between theory, practical laboratory classes & hands-on project-based learning exercises
Access to Robotics and Automated Systems laboratory equipment and resources on campus as well as computer software, tools & simulation labs
Work placement and project collaboration opportunities exist with leading Robotics and Automation companies which are based here in Ireland
Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Robotics and Automated Systems (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2, Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3
