Robotics Engineering Lake Superior State University

Overview

This Robotics Engineering degree program from Lake Superior State University combines the strengths of our engineering programs in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and builds on three decades of expertise in industrial robotics, including the $2M Robotics Lab, by expanding into mobile and service robotics. A detailed list of courses for the Robotics Engineering degree can be found in the LSSU course catalog.

What you'll study

Similar to other engineering programs, this Robotics Engineering program will build upon a solid foundation of courses in mathematics, sciences, English, humanities and the social sciences.  In addition to the theoretical background presented in the program's courses by full-time faculty members in small class settings, the students will also have numerous opportunities to work hands-on in lab courses.  They will have many opportunities to work with millions of dollars' worth of industry standard equipment including various types of industrial robots, PLCs vision systems, conveying systems, simulation software, end-of-arm tools, and sensors. 

For several decades LSSU has been preparing graduates for industries involved in the design and implementation of automated systems for manufacturing.  The demand for LSSU graduates with specialization in robotics has been well established over multiple decades.  Industrial robotics and systems integration companies specifically seek out robotics engineering talent from LSSU.  Over the years, this has resulted in substantially more job offers for the graduates (with nationally competitive salaries) than the number of graduates.  Robotics Engineering graduates are employed in several types of industries involving manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, prosthetics design and build, or service robotics (hospitals, military, healthcare, rehabilitation, etc.).

There is an explosive growth in the application of robotics in the manufacturing industries and in the human service areas.  LSSU will continue to successfully prepare graduates to meet the growing demand for technical talent in robotics.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Accreditation

The School of Engineering & Technology’s Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree program, Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree program, and Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree program are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET