Welcome to the University of California Riverside's Master's of Science in Robotics degree program! Given the interdisciplinary nature of and varied applications for robotics, the program is offered through a joint collaboration among three departments at the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
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Program Overview
*Comprehensive Exam Option:
Students will need to take a comprehensive exam based on the courses in the program.
**Project Option:
Students must complete a research project under the guidance of a faculty member. The project will be approved by a committee of at least two faculty members and requires a presentation and written report.
Course Plan and Requirements
Requirements listed are for the 2022-23 academic year.
Four Focus Areas
Focus courses must belong to the same focus area, which is selected by the student among four possible choices. At most 1 focus course can be at the undergraduate level, from the approved list in each focus area.
Artificial Intelligence and Perception
Control and Navigation
Embedded Platforms and System Design
Mechanical Design and Fabrication