PhD in Robotics & Automation (ROBT)
Total Credits: 30-36 credits (excluding dissertation)
Core & Advanced Courses
ROBT 7001 – Advanced Topics in Robot Dynamics & Control
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MSc or equivalent
Description: Cutting-edge research in robot kinematics, dynamics, and control algorithms, focusing on advanced modeling techniques and innovative control strategies for complex robotic systems.ROBT 7101 – Machine Learning & AI for Robotics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MSc or equivalent
Description: Research in AI applications within robotics, including perception, machine learning algorithms, decision-making processes, and intelligent behavior modeling in autonomous systems.ROBT 7201 – Autonomous Navigation & SLAM
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MSc or equivalent
Description: Advanced techniques in localization, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), environment perception, and navigation algorithms for autonomous mobile robots.ROBT 7301 – Human-Robot Interaction & Collaboration
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MSc or equivalent
Description: Innovative research in human-robot interaction, teleoperation, collaborative robotics, and designing systems that enable intuitive and safe human-robot cooperation.ROBT 7401 – Soft & Biomimetic Robotics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MSc or equivalent
Description: Exploration of soft robotics, flexible materials, bio-inspired design principles, and their applications to creating more adaptable and resilient robots.ROBT 7501 – Robot Perception & Sensor Fusion
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MSc or equivalent
Description: Advanced perception algorithms, sensor fusion techniques, environmental understanding, and decision-making processes are critical for autonomous robotic systems.ROBT 7901 – Dissertation Research
Credits: 12
Prerequisites: Proposal approval
Description: Original research leading to a doctoral dissertation, including publications and defense, contributing new knowledge or innovative solutions in robotics and automation.
