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Overview
With advanced equipment and brand-new collaborative spaces, students will master foundational industry skills prior to graduation through CETA's robotics engineering program.
Design the robots of tomorrow. The University of Hartford is one of leading institutions in robotics education for undergraduate studies. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has recognized the Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering Program at the University of Hartford, making it the first of its kind in Connecticut to receive ABET accreditation in EAC, and only the second in New England.
Robotics is defined as an interdisciplinary field of study and practice that encompasses the design, construction, operation, and utilization of robots. As part of this commitment, the Robotics Engineering curriculum is designed to equip students with a comprehensive foundation of knowledge in the area, including perception, actuation, intelligence, and control of the advanced robot systems.
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About the Major
Our robotics program offers an innovative approach to hands-on learning. It provides students with the essential knowledge and techniques needed for careers in robotics and automation field. Furthermore, the program's curriculum has been developed to cultivate students' real-world problem-solving capabilities and technical competencies. This initiative is aimed at equipping them with the skills necessary to make future impacts by engineering advanced robotic systems.
With a variety of hands-on experiences, the immersive programming will instruct students in the fundamental principles of robotics, including design and operational aspects. The university's robotics, drone, mechatronics, and automation laboratories, which are equipped with the latest technologies, are at the forefront of these advancements.
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Degree Requirements
All students start with following core classes that build a foundation in robotics.
- ROBO 201 | Introduction to Robotics
- ROBO 301 | Robotics and Automation
- ROBO 303 | Manipulation and Locomotion
- ROBO 402 | Robotic Systems and Programming
- ECE 255 | Fundamentals of Circuits and Electronics
- ECE 332 | Microprocessor Applications
- ES 110 | Statics and ES 211 | Dynamics
- CS 351 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence or CS 368 | Data Mining
- ME 465 | Machine Vision and Robotics
Students in the robotics engineering program are encouraged to take technical electives, as well as UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies electives.
Research Groups
Learn by making and creating. Students in the Robotics Engineering Program are expected to engage in active research and work on their own projects under the guidance of faculty members. Students who demonstrated a high level of achievement in research have published in prestigious journals and presented at international conferences in the field of robotics.
Every year, the majority of Robotics Engineering students, in addition to students from a range of academic disciplines, engage in research activities in three robotics research groups of UHART as follows:
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics Research Group, led by Akin Tatoglu
- Assistive Robot Team, led by Kiwon Sohn
- Hartford Ubiquitous Systems for Lives (HUSL) Group, led by Dongbin Kim
The research endeavors of the robotics groups encompass a range of subjects, including but not limited to the following: full-sized humanoids, collaborative robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, and self-driving ground vehicles.
Career Outlook
Robotics is an interdisciplinary field that integrates a variety of academic disciplines, including mathematics, physics, mechanics, electronics, controls, and computing systems, to create intelligent robots. The fields of study in our Robotics Engineering Program include Electrical Engineering, with a focus on circuit design, digital devices, microcontroller, and control systems; Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on modeling, manufacturing, kinematics, statics, dynamics, and mechatronics; and Computer Science, with a focus on programming, artificial intelligence, and computer vision.
Interdisciplinary Focus
The interdisciplinary focus of the curriculum equips graduates of the Robotics Engineering Program with the necessary competencies to secure employment in a Variety of Industries as follows: Robotics (Apple and Amazon), Automobiles (Tesla, Rivian, and Caterpillar), Aerospace, defense, and security sectors (Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Collins, CCAT, and Hanwha), and Automation and advanced manufacturing sectors (Black & Decker and Cigna). Furthermore, students have the opportunity to engage in research at institutions specializing in robotics (Graduate Studies or Research Agencies).
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Additional Opportunities
Faculty Co-Advisors: Kiwon Sohn, Akin Tatoglu, and Dongbin Kim
The CETA Robotics Club engages in a variety of ongoing projects within the domains of robotics, artificial intelligence, and real-time control systems. These projects encompass the development of humanoid robots, mobile robots, industrial robots, service robots, and drones. The following research groups are also comprised of members of this organization:
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics Research Group, led by Akin Tatoglu
- Assistive Robot Team, led by Kiwon Sohn
- Hartford Ubiquitous Systems for Lives (HUSL) Group, led by Dongbin Kim
Annually, over 50 students from a variety of academic disciplines, including but not limited to Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer Science, join in this endeavor. The student body encompasses first-year students as well as those pursuing graduate degrees.
Dedicated to learning, personal growth, knowledge creation, and the betterment of society, the University engages students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in and contribute to a pluralistic, complex world. Learn more and apply.
Our mechanical engineering program encompasses various areas within the field through its six concentrations. You have the option to pursue your BS in mechanical engineering with a robotics concentration.
As the demand for “smart” factories and automation is increasing, so does the need for robots. With our robotics concentration, you will be in an intellectually stimulating and project-based environment, learning to program and operate robots and autonomous vehicles. Emphasis is placed on helping you understand the design of robots, modeling their dynamic control systems, and interfacing sub-systems with sensors, actuators, and controllers. Learn more.
Stephen DeRosa
BSME/Robotics, 2019
DeRosa moved to Houston, TX shortly after graduation to work at the Johnson Space Center on future robotic systems to be used in space exploration. Stephen credits the University’s Robotics Club for being home to some of his most valuable experiences at UHart.
The club provided me and many other students an opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects that we otherwise would not have had the opportunity to work on. It's helped me not only learn skills outside of my major but what skills I will need to learn to have a successful career in robotics.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology has recognized UHart’s Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering program, making it the first of its kind in Connecticut to receive ABET accreditation, and only the second in New England.
PEO 1: During their careers, robotics engineering graduates will become successful and ethical practicing engineers or pursue another career that makes use of engineering principles, professional skills, and ethics;
PEO 2: During their careers, robotics engineering graduates will become contributing members of diverse multidisciplinary teams and successfully apply the fundamentals of their educational background;
PEO 3: During their careers, robotics engineering graduates will pursue professional development, including continuing or advanced education, relevant to their career path.
The student learning outcomes of the robotics engineering program leading to BSRE degree are aligned with the student learning outcomes of ABET EAC (1 through 7), and prepare graduates of the program to attain the program educational objectives
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
| Academic Year | First-Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | Total Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-22 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 22-23 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 23-24 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty
Akram Abu-aisheh
Professor; ECE Graduate Program Director
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Michael deAlmeida
Program Director, Audio Engineering
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Patricia Mellodge
Program Director, Electrical Engineering
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Saeid Moslehpour
Chair; S. I. Ward Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering; Program Director, Computer Engineering
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Johanna Raphael
Program Director, Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Xin Shen
Program Director, Computer & Electronic Engineering Technology
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Keshawn Smith
Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Kiwon Sohn
Program Director, Robotics Engineering
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Ying Yu
Associate Professor; Program Director for the Computer Engineering Program
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