Robotics is a field of engineering that deal with design and application of robots and the use of computer for their manipulation and processing. Robots are used in industries for speeding up the manufacturing process. They are also used in the field of nuclear science, sea-exploration, servicing of transmission electric signals, designing of bio-medical equipments etc. Robotics requires the application of computer integrated manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biological mechanics, software engineering and the like.
Qualifications: Robotics being an inter-disciplinary course invites students who have completed their graduation in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering or computer engineering with an interest in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Benefits: A course in Robotics trains and educates an individual in the following fields:
* Computer Aided Manufacturing
* Computer Integrated Manufacturing System
* Computational Geometry
* Robot Motion Planning,
* Digital Electronics and Micro-processors
* Robot Manipulators
A trained robotics engineer can apply his mastery in diverse fields like modern warfare, surgery, nano-technology, space-exploration and several other areas.
Course in India: The premier institute in Robotics is The Center for Robotics and Mechatronics at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Kanpur which offers a Master's Degree Course in Robotics.
The Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Departments of the IIT's offer courses in Computer Science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, which is an integral part of Robotics.
Institutes in India offering courses in Robotics:
* Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
* National Institute of Technology, the University of Hyderabad- M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
* Jadavpur University, Kolkata
* Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
* Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthinilayam, Tamil Nadu- M.Tech
* PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) Mechanical (Robotics as an elective subject)
* Innobuzz Knowledge Solutions, Pitampura, New Delhi. Mail-id: rishabh@innobuzz.in
Website: http://innobuzz.in/robotics.html Phone No. :98181-98188.
Future of Robotics:
Ever consider the Future of Robotics? What will it really be like? Did Science Fiction get it right, if not how close were they? Will robots be everywhere and involved in every aspect of life? Will robots eventually take over all the modern Factories; will robots be making robots too? Which sectors will we see robots excel in? Will we see more?
* Robots in Commerce – Retail, Services, Fields,
* Robots in the home – Maids, Washing Car, Doing Chores, Mowing the Lawn,
* Robots in Security – Guards, Guard Dogs, Bomb Sniffers, Bomb Squads,
* Robots to the Rescue – FEMA, Earthquake, Hurricanes, Wild Fires
* Robots for the Weather and Environment – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
* Robots in Transportation – Light Rail, Cars, Aircraft
* Robots in Distribution – Trains, Warehouses
* Robotic Androids – Assistants, Mentors, Educators
* Robots and Artificial Intelligence – Thinking Machines and Systems
* Robots in the Military – Smart Munitions, Net-Centric Systems, UAVs
As you can see from this partial list, this subject; The Future of Robotics indeed warrants a bit of discussion on this subject. The Robots and Robotics of the future will shape our societies and civilizations forever. Are we ready for the runway ahead? Who will design, build, market and repair all these robots and robotic machines? Is our education system up for the challenge to fulfill the future needs in these industries?
Let us contemplate the changes in life style, standard of living and quality of life, as robots do our dirty work, do our jobs and simplify our lives. We must now consider this future, as it is rapidly approaching and has already started, soon it will be; Robots, Robots Everywhere.
Scope in India: A candidate having an M.E. degree in Robotics can get job opportunities in space research organizations like ISRO and also in industries which manufacture microchips. Job opportunities also exist in Indian Institute of Technology for doing extensive research work in artificial intelligence. Furthermore, The Indian Institute of Chemical Biology offers openings research fellowships in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Scope Abroad: A Robotics Engineer can get employment opportunities abroad to program, troubleshoot and maintain robots in companies like Plastech in USA. Research fellowships as an intern with ATR, the premier research institute emphasizing on humanoid robotics and computational neuroscience are also available. Companies like Intel recruit robotics and artificial intelligence specialists for microchip manufacturing. The Robotics Industrial Association in North America provides job opportunities in robot manufacturing and maintenance systems integration. NASA is the ultimate job destination for those interested in applying robotics to space science.
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