MSc Robotics (Dubai Campus)

Heriot-Watt University

The MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt will provide the students with training in core elements of modern robotics and autonomous systems. This one year postgraduate masters degree in Robotics will equip students to work in industry in areas where robots can be used to improve productivity, transform transportation, work in extreme environments and improve the quality of life.The students on the MSc Robotics will:be introduced to core robotics techniques, from basic kinematics to robot control, robot navigation, robot planning and human-robot interactionsreceive an extensive training in robot programming (especially ROS) and practical implementation of solutions on real robotsapply skills in various applications through major robotics projects, relevant to research and industry, and involving systems such as autonomous robots (cars, subsea vehicles), humanoid robots, advanced manipulators for compliant control and novel robot designsobtain access to staff from leading research groups to mentor their development and guide their research projects