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The College of Computing at Georgia Tech will offer the nation's first interdisciplinary doctoral degree in robotics beginning in the fall.
The degree program was developed through the Center for Robotics and Intelligent Machines, a collaborative research center that combines the educational strength and expertise of the Colleges of Computing and Engineering. Reaching across disciplines and drawing from curricula in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, aerospace, biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, the doctoral degree is designed to educate a new breed of multidisciplinary researchers who will enter the market best prepared to chart a new course for robotics in the United States.
"Exposing our students to course work from multiple disciplines early on prepares them to think about robotics from a holistic approach once they enter the work force," said Henrik Christensen, KUKA chair of robotics in the College of Computing. "True to our mission in robotics at Georgia Tech, our program will recruit and educate outstanding students who will provide leadership in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology.
"Over the next five to 10 years, robotics technologies will become more integrated throughout various industries that directly impact human activity and culture, such as health care, food processing, logistics and others," Christensen said. "At Georgia Tech, our doctoral students will be guided through their research by at least two faculty members from distinct participating schools, providing more insight and expertise into a specific industry sector or focus area."
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