Program Overview

Introduction to the Robotics & Autonomy Graduate Certificate

The Robotics & Autonomy Graduate Certificate is an interdisciplinary program offered by Duke University, blending mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering with computer science. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on design experiences and an exploration of ethics, preparing them for careers in robotics and autonomy.

Eligibility

All Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and PhD students in Duke's Pratt School of Engineering and Department of Computer Science are eligible to apply for this graduate program. The program is excellent preparation for industry jobs and leading doctoral programs.

Requirements & Courses

The program requires:

• Two core robotics courses
• One course in the Controls & Dynamics Track
• One elective from any track
• An e-portfolio documenting the student's experience

Robotics Core

Students must choose two of the following required courses:

• ME 555 Robot Manipulation
• ME 555 Continuum Robotics
• ME 555 Robot Learning

Controls & Dynamics

Students must choose one of the following courses:

• ME 541 Intermediate Dynamics
• ME 627 Linear System Theory
• ME 555 Model Predictive Control

Electives

Students must choose one elective from the following tracks:

Machine Learning Track

• ME 555 Data Driven Dynamical Systems & Control
• ECE 580 Introduction to Machine Learning
• ECE 685D Introduction to Deep Learning
• ECE 590-05 Advanced Topics in Deep Learning
• COMPSCI 570 Artificial Intelligence
• COMPSCI 590 Neurosymbolic ML
• COMPSCI 572 Natural Language Processing
• COMPSCI 671D Theory & Alg Machine Learning
• ECE 682D Probabilistic Machine Learning
• CEE 690/ ME 555 Advanced Topics in CEE Data Sci & ML Appl Sci & Eng

Other Electives

• ME 555 Robot Studio
• COMPSCI 527 Computer Vision
• ME 555 Ethics of Case Studies in Robotics and Automation
• ECE 590/ BIOETHIC 676S Ethical Technology Practicum
• ME 555/ECE 590 Introduction to Robotics
• ME 555 Medical Robotics and Surgical Technologies
• ECE 461/ME 555 Ocean Engineering
• ECE 588 Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

E-Portfolio

Students will document their work on internships, course projects, and research in an e-portfolio. The portfolio will be evaluated for how well it demonstrates practical experience in robotics.

Program Overview

The Robotics & Autonomy Graduate Certificate at Duke University is a comprehensive program that prepares students for careers in robotics and autonomy. With its interdisciplinary approach, hands-on design experiences, and exploration of ethics, this program is an excellent choice for students looking to make a positive impact in the world through robotics and autonomous technologies.