Robotics Engineering Flinders
Eustacio Gadit
Get the latest learning in robotics technologies, preparing you to become a key player in developing the robots that will populate our future. The degree combines electronics, computer control, signal processing and programming in the design, development and application of robots, and their integration with other systems in the work environment.
Robotics is the design, development and application of robots in fields as diverse as manufacturing, mining and medicine. Robotics engineering is an area of rapid change and innovation where new careers continue to open up and established careers continue to change, and robotics and robotic technologies are more in demand than ever.
All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
A degree in robotics definitely opens you up to a lot of opportunities...I would recommend doing a robotics degree at Flinders...there's lot of integration with industry...it's a nice place to further yourself and grow as a person".
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.
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The College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Robotics Engineering to join its talented academic staff at Flinders University. The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will produce quality research and deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in engineering, with particular emphasis on areas related to AI and machine learning applied to robotic and autonomous systems, as well as contributing to current Flinders Engineering research strengths in Defence and related areas.
Robotics Engineering at Flinders University is growing and is a key part of the Centre for Defence Engineering Research and Training which has a well-established research track record and advanced lab facilities in autonomous systems, and the Factory of the Future, a world-class advanced manufacturing test facility that is one of the first of its kind in Australia.
Please note, this position is eligible for visa sponsorship and relocation support. Therefore, international applicants who do not currently hold Australian work rights and meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of industry collaboration, teaching excellence and winning research grants within the area of robotics engineering. As an innovative leader within teaching and research, you will strive to grow the reputation of research in robotics engineering and demonstrate a student-focused approach to maximise learning outcomes.
At the College of Science and Engineering we believe in the power of science and engineering to solve real world problems. Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.
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Even the most sophisticated robot is nothing without robust control software. The team worked long hours to ensure this nimble robot can autonomously monitor specific routes on the data center floor, noticing human traffic and equipment irregularities. This reduces the number of security agents and IT agents needed. The team equipped SPOT with visual recognition hardware and software, environmental sensors, and even programmed him to politely greet data center employees!
As electrical engineering student James Green said, SPOT represents the future of cloud computing." The Capstone students on this team were thrilled with the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge example of practical robotics, proving, once again, that while engineering can be challenging, it can also be a lot of fun!
I am interested in studying engineering at uni once I finish high school, but I am unsure of what course I should study, and at which uni. I am mainly interested in mechanical, but I am also interested in robotics and electronics, which I would be interested in studying alongside a Mechanical engineering degree.
There are several options I can choose from:
- Straight Mechanical degree at either uni, taking electives in robotics, control, etc.
- Mechatronics degree at University of Adelaide (I have heard this is a general degree and it is difficult to find a job after)
- Mechanical/Electrical double degree at Flinders University (would the electrical bit even have anything to do with robotics and electronics anyway?)
- Robotics Engineering degree at Flinders (this has the option to also gain a Masters in Electronic Engineering with one more year)
- Bachelor of Mechanical engineering with Bachelor of Computer Science at Adelaide University (not sure if this would be relevant or not)
I am interested to hear anything you know about the different courses these universities offer, and which university in general is better for studying engineering. I know that Flinders is more practical, has a long industry placement and claims to be more industry-relevant, but is it as highly regarded as UoA by employers? I get the impression the Flinders degrees might be more 'fun' as well, but obviously in the long run this is not important.
In my personal opinion, go to Adelaide uni. It's a Go8 uni, and is ranked much higher in Australia's university rankings than Flinders is. Additionally, from what I've seen, the facilities and resources of Adelaide uni far outweigh those of Flinders.
(1) Mechatronics is not some half degree that you won't find a job with. It's just mechanical engineering with some electrical subjects in the mix. If you graduate with this degree, you will likely be in the same boat as a mechanical engineering graduate, and able to work as either a mechanical engineer or and electrical one.
(2) There isn't really a best option for robotics. Best you can do is look through all the course guides and ensure you choose the course(s) with the most subjects that are relevant to your preferred area. Adelaide uni have all their courses on their website, so you can see if the electrical degree is going to have any courses aimed at those interested in robotics and control.
But the one thing you will likely find is that you're probably going to have to travel a long way away to find a job working in robotics, and it will likely be overseas, as this industry seems more or less non-existent in Australia.
Quite sure there was a thread on this exact topic like a week ago.
Yes, I have found this thread now but it does not go into depth about the engineering schools, which I would like to find out more about.
If you graduate with this degree, you will likely be in the same boat as a mechanical engineering graduate,
I have read on many other threads that although you do nearly every course Mechanical Engineers do, employers still consider you not to be a fully fledged mechanical engineer because of the couple of courses you miss, and many graduates struggle to find jobs.
you're probably going to have to travel a long way away to find a job working in robotics
Yes, this is disappointing. I suppose my real aim is to work as a mechanical engineer, but I am interested in the robotic/electronic stuff. I am hoping if I have a background in those topics I may be able to work in jobs down the track that have at least a little bit of those topics alongside my mechanical role. Sorry if that sounds really naive and stupid!
I am hoping if I have a background in those topics I may be able to work in jobs down the track that have at least a little bit of those topics alongside my mechanical role. Sorry if that sounds really naive and stupid!
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