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Introduction

This new and unique program administered by the GRASP Lab of the University of Pennsylvania will educate students in the interdisciplinary aspects of the science and technology of robotic and intelligent machines.

The program provides state-of-the-art preparation for industrial jobs in the robotics, defense, aerospace, and automotive industries as well as ideal academic foundation for subsequent doctoral studies. Main features of the M.S.E. in Robotics program include: 

Flexible and balanced curriculum including course from the departments of Computer and Information Science (CIS), Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), and Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM)

Course advising, teaching, and M.S.E. thesis supervision by world-renowned GRASP faculty 

Ideal preparation for doctoral studies in robotics and related field

 Access to state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities

Opportunities for research projects in robotics and related fields in the GRASP Lab

Participation in exciting robot competitions such as the Robocup soccer tournament

Attendance of weekly GRASP seminars and participation in GRASP social events

Professional networking with peers in industry and academia

The M.S.E. in Robotics degree is administered by the General, Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP) Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania, one the premier research centers that focuses on fundamental research in robotics, control, vision, and machine learning. GRASP is comprised of faculty members from the Departments of Computer and Information Science (CIS), Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), and Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM). This unique composition gives students the opportunity to be trained in emerging and interdisciplinary areas that are relevant not only in robotics but also to various related fields of engineering and computer science.

This handbook describes the most important features, rules, and regulations regarding the M.S.E. in Robotics program; contact Mike Felker, mfelker@cis.upenn.edu or the GRASP Lab Director, Kostas Daniilidis, kostas@cis.upenn.edu, with questions.