About this MicroMasters
Robots are rapidly transforming the way we live and work, and will have even more revolutionary impact in the years ahead. Learn robotics fundamentals from the world renowned professors at the GRASP (General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception) Laboratory, one of the top robotics research centers in the world. In this Robotics MicroMasters program, you will learn the mathematical concepts and the programming tools to design, build and program robots that solve industry-relevant, real-world problems.
From self-driving cars to industrial robots working alongside humans, to robot swarms supporting search and rescue operations, this MicroMasters program will help you develop the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to generate new solutions to pressing problems.
In each course, you will face a series of week-long challenges based on state-of-the-art research currently underway at the GRASP Laboratory. Through these challenges, you will refine your understanding of core concepts and prove your abilities in the lucrative field of robotics.
This rigorous graduate-level series represents 30% of the coursework towards a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Robotics from Penn Engineering.
Founded in 1979, the GRASP Laboratory has historically been at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. Our distinguished faculty are delighted to share with you over 30 years of interdisciplinary research and development, and educational innovation in the field of robotics.
Job Outlook
- Robotics will have an impact in nearly all career sectors.
- The average yearly growth of the robotics industry is 9% and career opportunities for highly trained roboticists continue to rise. (source: A Roadmap for US Robotics, 2016)
- Skills such as MATLAB and machine learning are listed as having a considerable impact on the salary of a robotics engineer. (source: PayScale)
- Career opportunities include robotics, computer vision, embedded systems and autonomous vehicle engineer.
- The average salary of a robotics engineer was $82,000 in 2016 (source: PayScale).
What You'll Learn
- How to solve fundamental problems in robotics by applying mathematical concepts
- The visual intelligence that allows robots to explore complex environments
- How to create smarter robots by applying machine-learning concepts
- How to design intelligent controls for robotics
- How bioinspired robots navigate in unstructured environments
| From | University of Pennsylvania, PennX via edX |
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| Hours | 400 |
| Instructors | Jianbo Shi, Kostas Daniilidis, Dan Lee, Vijay Kumar, Ani Hsieh, Dan Koditschek, Camillo J. Taylor, Mark Yim |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Mathematical Researcher $46k
Co Editor, Mathematical Explorations $68k
Mathematical Statisticians $74k
Prof and Head, Mathematical Sciences $82k
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN EAS $82k
Research Scientist - Advanced Concepts Group $110k
Staff Mathematical Statistician Fellow $118k
Chair, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences $120k
Senior Mathematical Statistician $123k
Courses in this MicroMasters
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Robotics: Kinematics and Mathematical Foundations Welcome to the first course in the Robotics MicroMasters series. This is an advanced course designed for learners who have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar... edX | University of Pennsylvania, PennX |
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Robotics: Vision Intelligence and Machine Learning How do robots “see”, respond to and learn from their interactions with the world around them? This is the fascinating field of visual intelligence and machine learning. Visual... edX | University of Pennsylvania, PennX |
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Robotics: Dynamics and Control Flying drones or robot manipulators accomplish heavy-duty tasks that deal with considerable forces and torques not covered by a purely robot kinematics framework. Learn how to... edX | University of Pennsylvania, PennX |
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Robotics: Locomotion Engineering How do robots climb stairs, traverse shifting sand and navigate through hilly and rocky terrain? This course, part of the Robotics MicroMasters program, will teach you how to... edX | University of Pennsylvania, PennX |
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| From | University of Pennsylvania, PennX via edX |
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| Hours | 400 |
| Instructors | Jianbo Shi, Kostas Daniilidis, Dan Lee, Vijay Kumar, Ani Hsieh, Dan Koditschek, Camillo J. Taylor, Mark Yim |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Mathematical Researcher $46k
Co Editor, Mathematical Explorations $68k
Mathematical Statisticians $74k
Prof and Head, Mathematical Sciences $82k
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN EAS $82k
Research Scientist - Advanced Concepts Group $110k
Staff Mathematical Statistician Fellow $118k
Chair, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences $120k
Senior Mathematical Statistician $123k
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