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Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Robotics), MS

Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Robotics), MS

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Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Engineering, Industrial Engineer, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Natural Language Processing, Pattern recognition, Robotics, approved for STEM-OPT extension, ethics

Learn the advanced skills needed to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning in robotics. Take high-demand AI courses and robotics engineering electives, and select a culminating experience that fits your needs to graduate in one to two years.

Program description
Degree awarded: MS  Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Robotics)

The Master of Science program in artificial intelligence engineering with a concentration in robotics combines advanced study in applied AI with robotics engineering.

This program enables students not only to develop their core expertise in robotics and industrial automation, digital twins, data informatics and applications of generative AI and LLMs in robotics and industrial automation, but also to enhance their data science skills through interdisciplinary courses offered within and beyond engineering.

A core curriculum in robotics, articulated robots, aerial robots, human robot teaming, robot learning, AI engineering foundations, AI systems and tools, AI ethics and social responsibility, and data collection and evaluation for AI systems is complemented by robotics engineering-specific courses to ensure breadth and depth in AI and in robotics engineering. The main data science elements consist of data processing, data visualization, data mining and machine learning. Machine learning and deep learning, as well as their applications in robotics, are included to highlight the industrial use cases of data and AI.

GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

STEM-OPT for international students on F-1 visas

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.

The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Degree requirements

30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (RAS 593)

Required Core (3 credit hours)
FSE 561 Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)

AI Engineering Foundations (3 credit hours)

AI Systems and Tools (3 credit hours)

Data Collection and Evaluation for AI Systems (3 credit hours)

Concentration (9 credit hours)
RAS 585 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (3)
select two of the following:
RAS 507 Image Processing and Analysis (3)
RAS 545 Robotic Systems I (3)
RAS 546 Robotic Systems II (3)
RAS 550 Mechatronic Systems (3)
RAS 555 Mechatronics Device Innovation (3)
RAS 556 System Control and Optimization (3)
RAS 557 Foldable Robotics (3)

Electives (3, 6 or 9 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (0, 3 or 6 credit hours)
portfolio (0)
RAS 593 Applied Project (3)
RAS 599 Thesis (6)

Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see their program advisor for a complete list of the approved course options.

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computing, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, information technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

  1. graduate admissions application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. professional resume
  4. proof of English proficiency

Additional Curriculum Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 90 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) taken in a testing center, 7 on the IELTS, or 115 on the Duolingo English test.

The resume should reflect familiarity with Matlab, Python, SQL, R or other relevant programming skills.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Career opportunities

Robotics engineers with a background in AI can pursue opportunities in a variety of fields to develop, customize and apply AI systems and tools while taking ethical and societal considerations into account. These skills can be applied to industries including:

  • autonomous vehicles
  • intelligent manufacturing robots
  • mobile drone swarms
  • surgical robots
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