The MSc Advanced Robotics Systems is an innovative master’s programme that prepares visionary leaders to propel the robotics industry. Offering cutting-edge specialisations in robotics perception, cognition, and manipulation alongside pathways in deployment, management, and entrepreneurship, this course delivers versatile, real-world competencies.
Through mentoring relationships with industry pioneers in China’s thriving robotics sector and a semester-long internship, graduates gain highly sought-after skills to spark advancements.
This programme has three distinct features: the core modules, optional modules, and the year-long industrial immersion that includes an internship and a research dissertation or advanced industrial project. The core modules will equip graduates with core knowledge of robotics technology. Conversely, the optional modules allow students to have expertise in certain areas of interest.
Four pathways were created for the optional modules: Advanced Robotics Technologies, Leadership, Technopreneurship (tech entrepreneurship), and Applied Robotics Technologies.
The final part of the programme, industrial immersion, is geared towards equipping graduates with industrial know-how through projects that would give them an advantage over their peers.
Knowledge and skills
The MSc Advanced Robotics Systems is designed to provide students with a comprehensive set of knowledge and skills in robotics. Through this programme, students can gain the following:
Core knowledge
Robotics technology: Understanding the fundamentals of robotics, including perception, cognition, learning, control, and manipulation;
Integration and deployment: Knowledge of integrating and deploying robotics technologies in real-world settings, such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and education;
Management: Leadership and management skills related to multidisciplinary teams, project management, and resource allocation in the context of robotics systems; and
Innovation and entrepreneurship: Understanding the innovation and entrepreneurship aspects of robotics systems, including identifying market opportunities, developing business plans, and commercialising intellectual property.
Technical skills
Robotics design and development: Practical skills in designing, developing, and evaluating cutting-edge robotics technologies;
Implementation: Practical skills in implementing and deploying robotics technologies in various domains and scenarios;
Analysis: Ability to analyse the needs and requirements of different stakeholders and select and adapt appropriate robotics solutions; and
Evaluation: Assessing the performance and impact of robotics systems in different applications.
Soft skills
Leadership: Leading and collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams working on robotics projects;
Communication: Effectively communicating with diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical, in the context of robotics systems;
Project management: Managing projects related to the design, development, and deployment of robotics technologies; and
Ethics: Understanding and dealing with ethical and social issues related to robotics systems.
Pathway-specific skills
Advanced Robotics Technologies
Advanced skills in designing and evaluating cutting-edge robotics technologies;
Application of advanced robotics technologies in industrial automation and service, medical, and social robotics.
Leadership
Leadership and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams;
Effective communication with diverse stakeholders and managing projects and resources.
Technopreneurship
Innovation and entrepreneurship skills related to identifying market opportunities for robotics products and services;
Developing and pitching business plans for robotics ventures, including IP protection and risk assessment.
Applied Robotics Technologies
Skills in integrating, implementing, and deploying robotics technologies in real-world settings;
Analysing the needs and requirements of different stakeholders and adapting robotics solutions accordingly.
