About the Master of Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles

With a master's degree in robotics and autonomous vehicles from U-M, you will be ready for an exciting career in a booming field that promises to be the next growing frontier for engineers.

This new 30-credit master's degree is designed to provide focused engineering education for students who are interested in a career involving the design, creation, and utilization of mobile robots or intelligent vehicles. Artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, autonomous vehicles, computational game theory, and mechanism design are only a few of the areas where this degree can be applied.

The first generation of robotic applications in industry primarily produced stationary manipulators such as robotic arms that replaced tedious labor, often in toxic environments; the dawning of the second generation is rapidly setting robots free. Mobile robots capable of changing their tactical behaviors and autonomous vehicles are being developed. For the first time, ground robots are being used for military purposes.

The future is bright in both the commercial and military worlds for graduates who have the educational training that will enable them to work on robotics and autonomous vehicles. There is a growing demand for robotics technology professionals. Intelligence through electronics will eventually be found in all future mechanical systems. In addition to commercial and military applications, widespread growth is anticipated in home, entertainment, and human assistance. Potential employers are eager to hire engineers with a relevant degree who can help them innovate and compete.