MSc/PgDip

Robotics and Automation

3 good reasons to study Robotics and Automation at Salford:

Gain a firm grounding in control engineering and intelligent systems concepts
This course has a particular emphasis on advanced robotics, where robots are designed to operate with a degree of intelligence
Projects supported by internationally-leading research

This course is for students who already have a strong engineering background and wish to specialise in robotics and automation. This course has a particular emphasis on advanced robotics, where robots are designed to operate with a degree of intelligence.

You will gain a firm grounding in control engineering and intelligent systems concepts, along with the ability to comprehend and fully specify integrated automation systems embodying intelligence, robotic and automation hardware and software, and virtual reality (VR)/simulation technologies.

The course also provides a suitable background for research in advanced autonomous systems with reference to robotics.

Course details

Semester One

Automation and Robotics (30 credits)

This module will develop a detailed and systematic understanding of current industrial control technology and practices. On completion of the module you will be able to apply current PLC, SCADA and DCS systems, and the ability to design and program a PLC and robot-based system.

Interactive Visualisation (30 credits)

This module aims to give you an understanding of a representative cross section of the science and technology necessary to use, design, develop and critically evaluate interactive visual (virtual reality) systems. This includes analysing novel virtual reality applications to formulate functional and non-functional specifications, undertaking the principles of real-time 3D computer graphics and their enaction using low level APIs and high level toolkits, and developing virtual reality solutions through the integration of standard components.

Semester Two

Artificial Intelligence (30 credits)

You will explore the role of artificial intelligence in control applications with practical experience of using techniques such as fuzzy logic, artificial neural networks, and evolutionary computing in engineering applications.

Mobile Robotics (30 credits)

This module will teach you to critically review and analyse current autonomous intelligent robots, consolidate and extend knowledge in robotics applications and provide a practical understanding of robotic navigation and locomotion. You will also be taught the theory and practice of autonomous intelligent mobile robots and how these techniques and technologies impinge on research and industrial activities.

MSc Project/ Dissertation (60 credits)

You will work under the direction of an academic supervisor to carry out an advanced research or development project related to robotics and/or automation. As part of this project you will be expected to:

Plan, manage and implement a project related to robotics and/or automation
Utilise appropriate sources of information to carry out and produce a literature review
Develop a framework for critical assessment and evaluation
Organise an MSc Dissertation.

Many of our students work on projects in conjunction with aeronautical companies associated with the University.

Course Enquiries

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