Electrical Engineering and Robots?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the educational pathways for working with robots, specifically comparing Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Electronic Engineering. Participants explore the relevance of each degree in relation to robotics, considering different aspects of robot design and functionality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether an Electrical Engineering degree is sufficient for working with robots or if a degree in Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering would be more appropriate.
  • Another participant suggests that the choice depends on the specific part of the robot one intends to work on and the level of detail required, highlighting the focus of Mechatronics within Mechanical Engineering.
  • A participant provides a link to a university offering Mechatronics Engineering and encourages others to check it out for more information.
  • One participant requests additional information on the topic, indicating a desire for further discussion or clarification.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best educational path for working with robots, as opinions vary based on the specific interests and focus areas within robotics.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks detailed definitions of the roles and responsibilities associated with each engineering discipline in the context of robotics, and there are no resolved mathematical or technical steps presented.

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Can a Electrical Engineer work with robots or should i gor more for a degree in Mechatronical Engineering or Electronic Engineering? I have 2 options of university here in my country but one only have Electrcial Engineering and the other have separate degrees of Mechatronics E or Electronic E.
 
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Depends on what part of the robot you want to work on and to what level of detail. That being said, there is a focus within Mechanical Engineering call Mechatronics; check to see if your university offers it as an area of focus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechatronics

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6Stang7 said:
Depends on what part of the robot you want to work on and to what level of detail. That being said, there is a focus within Mechanical Engineering call Mechatronics; check to see if your university offers it as an area of focus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechatronics

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One unievrsity offers Mechatronics Engineering here in my country here it is if you wana chek.
http://www.udb.edu.sv/Admisiones/carreras/ingenieria/ing_mecatronica/udb_cmecatronica_gen.htm

There is the pensum also.
 
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