Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechatronics and Automation), PhD
Master the knowledge and skills needed to address the most complex challenges in modern robotics and autonomous systems on a global scale.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The mechatronics and automation concentration of the Doctor of Philosophy program in robotics and autonomous systems provides you with the opportunity for in-depth independent research in a highly focused problem domain approved by your advisory committee. This program is ideal if you have a desire to develop expertise in a particular and focused problem in the field of robotics and autonomous systems, including both traditional and advanced robotics and autonomous systems technologies, systems integration and data-fusion techniques, and modeling and simulation development.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
84 credit hours, an oral comprehensive exam, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Core (12 credit hours) Concentration (6 credit hours) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) Electives or Additional Research (36 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information The classes listed under the core requirements can also be taken as electives, if not already counted toward the core requirements.
RAS 546 Robotic Systems II (3)
RAS 550 Mechatronic Systems (3)
MFG 602 Principles of Independent Research (3)
RAS 545 Robotic Systems I (3)
RAS 799 Dissertation
For elective courses, up to six credits of MAE, EEE, MFG, EGR, CSE, AME or RAS 590 Reading and Conference are allowed.
Admission requirements
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in robotics and autonomous systems or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 08/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
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Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates with a doctorate in robotics and autonomous systems typically seek research-oriented academic appointments or industrial research and development positions. As trained researchers and scientists, graduates perform analysis, evaluation and synthesis for a wide variety of problems related to the design, implementation and efficient operation of robotics and autonomous systems. These professionals have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering 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:
- electronics engineer
- industrial engineer
- manufacturing engineer
- mechanical engineer
- mechatronics engineer
- robotics engineer
Contact information
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Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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ISTB12 301
msngrad@asu.edu
480-727-2097
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