Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BS
Are you interested in constructing our future with robots? Learn to meet the most difficult challenges of modern robotics and autonomous systems on a global scale. You'll find rewarding careers in every industrial sector, including aerospace, space, defense, medical and industrial manufacturing.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in this program should apply to the BSE in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
Degree description
Robotics and autonomous systems are transforming the way people live and work, driving advances in transportation, manufacturing, health care, aerospace and beyond. Autonomous systems --- such as driverless vehicles, mobile robots, industrial robots and intelligent machines --- operate with minimal human intervention, requiring a deep integration of engineering disciplines to achieve reliable, safe and efficient performance.
You receive a comprehensive engineering education in robotics, controls, automation and intelligent systems in the Bachelor of Science program in robotics and autonomous systems. The program emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, with particular focus on systems integration, sensing and perception, data fusion, and modeling and simulation. You gain the ability to analyze, design, implement and optimize robotic and autonomous technologies across diverse domains, preparing you to contribute to innovations that define the future of engineered systems.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, robotics and autonomous systems students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Professionals with a degree in robotics and autonomous systems have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering and in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA). Relevant careers and related titles include:
- engineer
- manufacturing engineer
- mechanical engineer
- mechatronics engineer
- researcher and scientist
Contact information
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School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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msnadvising@asu.edu
480-727-2097
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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