Within the Master's program, you can tailor your education by choosing one or more dedicated specializations. Each specialization is fully integrated within the 120 ECTS Mechanical Engineering master's program and will be recognized on your diploma supplement upon completion. You may also choose to graduate without a specialization.
Robotics prepares you to design, develop, and control the intelligent machines that are transforming industry and society. This specialization combines mechanical engineering, control systems, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to create autonomous and collaborative robotic systems that can operate in dynamic real-world environments.
You will gain expertise in robotics, motion planning, system dynamics, machine learning, computer vision, and human-robot interaction. Through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including autonomous mobile robot arenas, dynamic manipulation setups, VR/AR teleoperation environments, and industrial testing platforms, you will learn to design, program, and optimize advanced robotic systems. Located in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, the Robotics specialization connects you with leading researchers and high-tech companies, preparing you for impactful careers in automation, intelligent systems, and robotics research, where innovation is driving the future of technology.
Year 1 | Core program | 20 ECTS |
| Specialization courses | 20 ECTS |
| Free electives | 15 ECTS |
Professional skills | 5 ECTS | |
Year 2 | Internship | 15 ECTS |
| Graduation project | 45 ECTS |
Core Courses
You choose four core courses (20 ECTS) from the list below:
- Control Engineering
- Experimentation for Mechanical Engineering
- Multibody and Nonlinear Dynamics
- Engineering Optimization
- Scientific Computing for Mechanical Engineering
- Design Principles for Precision Mechatronics
Specialization Courses
By selecting four specialization courses (20 ECTS), the Robotics Master鈥檚 track trains you to become a disciplinary expert. The Robotics specialization courses include:
- System Theory for Control
- Optimal Control and Reinforcement Learning
- Robot Motion Planning and Control*
- Physical and Data-driven Modelling
- Non-linear Control
- Supervisory Control of Cyber Physical Systems
- Hybrid Systems and Control
- Modelling and Control of Manufacturing Networks
- Analysis and Design of Networked Dynamical Systems
- Mobile Robot Control*
- Haptics and Soft Robotics: human-in-the-loop engineering*
*Indicates a mandatory course. For the Robotics track it is required to follow at least two out of the three mandatory courses.
Your technical course program is complemented by 15 ECTS of free electives. These free electives enable you to customize your program to your specific interests by following courses in related disciplines or even in other 黑料福利网 departments. Some examples of possible electives are:
- Mobile Robot Control
- Computer Vision and 3D Image Processing
- Convolutional Neural Networks for Computer Vision
- Machine Learning for Systems and Control
- Advanced Sensing using Deep Learning
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Haptics - Perception and Technology
- Advanced Materials for Soft Robotics
As part of the first-year course program, you also follow professional skills courses (5 ECTS), focused on career development, teamwork, academic writing and more.