Bachelor of Science in Robotics

For full list of courses and descriptions see the Robotics Program Course Catalog

Choset’s final class project involves a miniaturized “search and rescue”.

Built upon a solid foundation of mathematical fundamentals permeating robotic systems known as “RoboMath”, the Bachelor of Science in Robotics will provide the opportunity for undergraduate students to master algorithms and use them to design, prototype, fabricate and test their own robots.

While learning how to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, students will also explore the greater ethical and societal implications of robotics and build critical communication and presentation skills.

The curriculum includes courses that provide a deeper understanding of control, movement, sensors, systems engineering and cognition and reasoning.

TartanPest, a robot project aiming to create an automated solution to the invasive Spotted Lanternfly problem has undergraduates on the team.

In addition to our exceptional faculty, Carnegie Mellon offers robotics students an incredible array of labs and research facilities in which to learn, innovate and explore. With more than 40 labs and groups on campus, students immerse themselves in hands-on learning and gain a deeper understanding of robotics alongside peers and leaders in the field.

To explore some of the exciting projects currently under development at Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute, visit some of our labs below, or view the full listing of groups and labs by visiting the Robotics Institute website.

• Biorobotics (includes the Snake Robot project)
• CREATE: Community Robotics, Education and Technology Empowerment (includes the Bow Leg Hopper and ChargeCar projects)
• CORAL Group (includes the CoBot project)
• Personal Robotics Lab (includes the HERB project)
• The Robot Learning Laboratory (includes Minerva)
• Field Robotics Center (includes Red Rover, Scarab, Boss, Hyperion, and Zoe)

It all begins with Intro to Robotics (16-311) where students are encouraged to vigorously explore major concepts. Some of the most well-known projects are the creation of individual Rube Goldberg machines and a miniaturized Urban Search and Rescue mission. Other courses, like Robot Kinematics and Dynamics (16-384), currently explore methods of controlling the Hebi robotic arm, among other topics. The videos in the playlist below show some highlights from these and other courses.

Want more? Check out the Robotics Institute’s video page for the latest student and faculty research and seminars. Or dive into the Robotics Institute research. It’s one of the best ways to learn the incredible breadth of experiences and potential opportunities available to students.