Robotics and Automation Option - Mechanical Engineering Technology BS
The mechanical engineering technology BS – robotics and automation option allows for specialized study in all engineering aspects of industrial and collaborative robotics (cobots) along with automation/controls.
Overview for Robotics and Automation Option - Mechanical Engineering Technology BS
Why Pursue Robotics and Automation at RIT?
Choice of Dynamic Courses: Advanced course work and elective courses focus on programming, control, sensors-vision systems, or machine learning/artificial in and automation.
Industry Work Experience: Four required blocks of cooperative education mean hands-on, full-time, paid work experience in industry.
Jobs at Industry Leading Companies: Students have secured co-ops and jobs at Amazon Robotics, Apple, Boeing, General Dynamics, Raytheon, SpaceX, Tesla, Toyota, and more.
STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.
Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering Technology BS – Robotics and Automation Option
RIT’s mechanical engineering technology BS – robotics and automation option allows for specialized study in all engineering aspects of industrial and collaborative robotics (cobots) along with automation/controls. This option is part of the mechanical engineering technology BS degree.
The robotics and automation option focuses on the primary areas of:
- Human machine interface (HMI)
- Robot and machine mobility or locomotion
- Manipulators and end effectors
- Robot/automation programming
- Sensing and perception
The mechanical engineering technology BS – robotics and automation option begins with a course sequence that starts in the third year of the mechanical engineering technology major. This ensures that you have developed the foundational engineering skills needed for specialization in more advanced course work that focuses on the principles and dynamics of robotics and automation. Courses in robotics and automation include:
- Automation Control Systems
- Robots and Automation
- Advanced Automation Systems and Control
- Robotics: Sensors and Vision, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Apply for Fall 2025
First-year students can apply for Early Decision II by Jan. 1 to get an admissions and financial aid assessment by mid-January.
Admissions and Financial Aid
This program is STEM designated when studying on campus and full time.
This option is part of the mechanical engineering technology BS. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.
RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, your actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships
Contact
- Cecilia Creel Gomez
- Senior Staff Assistant
- Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- College of Engineering Technology
- 585‑475‑2270
- cccmet@rit.edu
Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology