Robotics and Automated systems continue to grow in importance within manufacturing and industrial production systems as companies leverage their ability to advance manufacturing and increase production. Robots have an impressive range of applications e.g. packaging, welding, painting, machining, inspecting parts to name a few and find application in almost every industry such as pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, healthcare, agricultural etc.
Robotics and Automated systems is a multidisciplinary area that combines electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. In particular, it includes embedded programming, control systems, automated decision-making, and power electronics. Due to the level of technicality involved in this specialized and interdisciplinary field, there is a shortage of qualified graduates and personnel in the industry.
Course Structure
The programme is based on three pillars: electronics, mechanics and computing, enabling candidates to acquire knowledge, skill and expertise to design, develop, commission and maintain robotics and automated systems in a variety of environments and applications for relevant industries. This programme is designed to produce an adaptable graduate, capable of working across present and future industries where robotic and automated systems are employed.
Special Features:
This course is designed to have a good balance between theory, practical laboratory classes & hands-on project-based learning exercises.
Access to Robotics and Automated Systems laboratory equipment and resources on campus as well as computer software, tools & simulation labs
Work placement and project collaboration opportunities exist with leading Robotics and Automation companies which are based here in Ireland.
Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Robotics and Automated Systems (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Computer Aided Drafting (M)
Dynamic Mechanics (M)
Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (M)
Electrical and Electronic Circuits (M)
Engineering Mathematics 1 (M)
Engineering Mathematics 2 (M)
Robotics Programming 1 (M)
Robotics Project (M)
Static Mechanics (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Drives and Actuators (M)
Embedded Systems 1 (M)
Dynamics 2 (M)
Engineering Mathematics 4 (M)
Engineering Mathematics 3 (M)
Introduction to Systems and Control (M)
Industrial Automation and Robotics (M)
Mechatronics Project (M)
Robotics Programming 2 (M)
Robotics Programming 3 (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Computer Networks 1 (M)
Development Project (Engineering) (M)
Control and Human Interfacing (M)
Computer Networks 2 (M)
Engineering Mathematics 5 (M)
Industrial Studies (M)
Industrial Compliance, Safety and Law (M)
Network Programmability and Automation (M)
Robotic Operating Systems (M)
Software Defined Radio (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
5O6/H7
English or Irish at O6/H7
Mathematics at O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates are eligible to progress to Robotics and Automated Systems (NFQ Level 7) Year 4.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Robotics and Automated systems draws on expertise of many engineering disciplines and elements of mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic, telecoms, networking, and industrial engineering. Robotics and Automated Systems Engineers could be suitable for the following job titles:
Robotics Engineers
Robotics Test Engineers
Automation System Engineers
Senior Automation Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer
Senior C++ Engineer - R&D role
Process Excellence Analyst
Controls Team Lead
Robotics Process Automation (RPA)Consultant
Maintenance Test Engineer
Field Service Engineer
Solutions Architect Consultant (Very senior role)
Engineering Project Manager.
The above positions are suitable for the following areas: automotive, aerospace, nuclear, mining, textile, computer industries, military, space, educational, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and high volume manufacturing.
