Robotics Engineering Nazarbayev University

Overview

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering, combining mechanical, electrical, computer and systems engineering in order to design and manufacture highly technological and complex systems such as robots, prostheses, medical devices and electric cars. Nowadays, robotics is on the verge of rapid growth driven by both supply and demand. The supply side is driven by decreasing cost and increasing availability of different types of sensors, computing devices, and actuators. The demand side is driven by national needs for defense and security, healthcare, automation, customized manufacturing, and interactive entertainment. 

Therefore, there is a clear need for a specialized university program preparing engineers capable of designing, implementing and working with modern robotic and mechatronics systems in industry and other sectors of society. The students of the Robotics and Mechatronics program acquire their skills both based on the understanding of theoretical concepts, and on an extensive hands-on experience in the teaching and research labs of the department. Students can be involved in the research activities of the faculty members during summer internships, and/or during their graduation projects.

The Robotics Engineering  program at Nazarbayev University is the nation’s first undergraduate Robotics Engineering  degree program, and has also been one of the first Robotics and Mechatronics programs in the world. 

Learning Outcomes of the Program 

The Robotics and Mechatronics Program strives to prepare students for national and international careers and/or graduate studies in diverse areas of robotics and mechatronics and broad engineering. Upon successful completion of the program, the students should be able to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems related to robotics and mechatronics disciplines by applying knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
• Design robotic/mechatronic systems or components to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.