BS Electrical Engineering (Robotics and Control)

The Robotics and Control stream provides an overview of robot mechanisms, dynamics, artificial intelligence and machine learning based intelligent controls which include planar and spatial kinematics, and motion planning; mechanism design for manipulators and mobile robots, multi- rigid-body dynamics, 3D graphic simulation; control design, actuators, and sensors; wireless networking, task modeling, human-machine interface, and embedded software. Students will design and fabricate working robotic systems in a group-based term project. The objective of the control theory is to design systems with desired behaviors in control environment. Electrical engineers with robotics and control specialization play a major role in, manufacturing installations, robotics, and industrial automation. Students having the knowledge of robotics and control can work in several industries, for example electronics, power, aerospace, robotics, automobiles, and manufacturing. These engineers are highly sought for their capability in the development and application of electrical and electronic control systems across a wide range of areas. Therefore, skilled human resources with expertise in robotics and control will be needed to fulfill the gap of skilled professionals in these fields. Therefore, this stream will produce engineering graduates with exceptional skills to fulfill the industrial needs of local and international markets.

Program Scope and Structure:                               

This program covers vast areas such as basic and advanced electronics, embedded systems, basic control systems, advanced control systems, artificial intelligence and its applications in the guidance, navigation and control (GNC) based design and applications of different types of service robots. The fourth industrial revolution requires diverse and highly skilled workforce which can operate in the current technological era where internet of robotics things (IoRT) is playing an important role in the development and operation of industries and improving business models. The key aim of robotics and control field is to produce computer programmable machines, that can do tasks with more speed and precision. The application of robotics is countless in the current era, for example transporting heavy equipment in logistic management, automated manufacturing, self-driving cars, and unmanned aerial vehicles, and many more.
Keeping in view the above mentioned versatility in the field of robotics, the scheme of studies has carefully been designed not only to impart a strong foundation of basic electrical engineering concepts but also make the students able to cope with the diversified domains of automation and service robots. The course contents are specifically focused to enhance the problem solving approach of students as well as carrying out quality and modern research in control systems and robotics domain. To develop a well rounded personality, the students are also offered courses in humanities, management, mathematics, programming and social sciences as well. As a requirement for the completion of the degree, the students are also required to complete a design or research project in which they apply the knowledge and skills gained during this engineering program. The students submit a written report, demonstrate their design or research effort and defend their project before a jury for award of grades.

Career Prospects:

Some of the employment opportunities for the graduating students having expertise in robotics and control stream of BS Electrical Engineering are given bellow:

Elective Courses of Electrical Engineering in Robotics and Control Stream