The field of robotics has grown significantly in the last decade and continues to do so at an accelerating rate. Robots were, until very recently, in the hands of a few specialists, but are increasingly moving into the mainstream. Household robots, prosthetic limbs, robotic cars, assistive care robots, and search and rescue robots are all becoming a part of our lives. Robots for exploration, monitoring, maintenance, advanced manufacturing, agriculture and health care are shaping our economy and society.
Oregon State University Robotics is at the forefront of this exciting transformation.
The inter-disciplinary robotics program offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Robotics. Master's degree candidates may pursue thesis or nonthesis (project) options. The Ph.D. program prepares students for careers in industry, research laboratories or universities. Students develop their program of study in close cooperation with the faculty members in their areas of interest.
The program covers core areas of robotics, including actuation, manipulation, dynamics, control, artificial intelligence, social and ethical issues, and human-robot interaction. Application areas include marine robotics, agricultural, soft robotics, health care, social interaction, and advanced manufacturing. Additional information concerning courses, advising procedures, faculty, and many other aspects of the program may be found in the Robotics program website.
To be eligible for graduate studies, a baccalaureate or master's degree in science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering is required.