Program Overview

Master of Science in Robotics (MSR)

The Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program uses an interdisciplinary course design to prepare students to take a leading role in the research and development of future robotics technologies and systems.

Program Overview

The MSR program is designed to mimic the first two years of a PhD program, allowing students interested in a PhD to gather experience and have an easy transition. Students typically complete the program in two full academic years, graduating in August of their second summer.

Program Structure

• The program includes coursework, four core courses, and three electives.
• Research is a key component, resulting in a thesis document and a public talk.
• Students are involved in every aspect of research, from initial problem formulation to the final publication of results.

Research

• Research is conducted in the laboratories of the Robotics Institute under the supervision of faculty advisers and in collaboration with student colleagues.
• With support from their research advisor and their MSR Thesis Committee, MSR students write a thesis document and host a public thesis talk.

Curriculum

The MSR program is a doorway to a research career, preparing the candidate well for doctoral degree programs as well as research staff positions at companies and government agencies. The degree emphasizes course and research qualifications equally, ensuring that the student attains both breadth of understanding in Robotics and specialized knowledge in an area of particular interest to the student. Specialized knowledge areas are customized to student and faculty joint interests and often include topics such as:

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Haptics
• Field Robotics
• Robotic Vision
• Machine Learning

Program Details

• The program is part of the School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University.
• The degree is designed to prepare students for leading roles in research and development of future robotics technologies and systems.