Mechatronics or Computer Systems Engineering for Robotics? Advice Needed!

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The discussion revolves around the choice between mechatronics and computer systems engineering for a career in robotics. Participants explore the relevance of various engineering disciplines to robotics, focusing on aspects such as mechanical design, programming, and control systems.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong interest in programming and machines but finds mechanical design challenging, questioning the importance of mechanical engineering topics in robotics.
  • Another participant suggests that mechanical engineering, particularly its robotics sub-field, is the best choice for studying robotics, as it encompasses both programming and design.
  • Concerns are raised about whether current robotics primarily lacks advancements in sensing and control systems, implying that these areas may be more critical than mechanical design.
  • Participants discuss the balance between hardware (embedded systems) and software in computer systems engineering compared to the mechanical focus of mechatronics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on which engineering discipline is superior for a career in robotics. Participants present differing views on the importance of mechanical design versus programming and control systems.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the relative importance of various engineering topics in robotics, indicating that personal interests and strengths may influence the decision. The discussion does not resolve which path is definitively better.

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Hi I am a freshman college student, in a school of engineering.
I have an interest in robotics. I would like advice regarding, which engineering, would be the best choice.
For a future in robotics, which would be better mechatronics or computer systems engineering?

The main topics in robotics, I would think, would be the perception, and control systems.
The computer systems degree, deals in hardware(embedded systems) and software.
However, the mechatronics degree, places much importance on mechanical design and engineering, and suppliments that with electronics and programming courses.

-Any helpful advice is appreciated.
 
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I am greatly interested in programming. Took to it like a fish to water. I am greatly interested in machines(humanoid machines, autonomous vehicles etc.). However, I find mechanical design quite tough. The technical drawing class is like a demo of hell.
What should I do? How important is mechanical engineering topics in robotics?
Isn't sensing, and control systems(the embedded hardware, software and AI) what's lacking in present day robots? Isn't that where all the action is?
-Some insightful advice is greatly appreciated.
 
Hi I am a freshman college student, in a school of engineering.
I have an interest in robotics. I would like advice regarding, which engineering, would be the best choice.
For a future in robotics, which would be better mechatronics or computer systems engineering?

The main topics in robotics, I would think, would be the perception, and control systems.
The computer systems degree, deals in hardware(embedded systems) and software.
However, the mechatronics degree, places much importance on mechanical design and engineering, and suppliments that with electronics and programming courses.

-Any helpful advice is appreciated.
 
Dear, as far as I know MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Sub-field: Robotics) is the best for studying Robotics since it covers both programming and designing, which interest you.

In it, you can design anything you want in robotics.

Otherwise, study Engineering sciences (Sub-field: Modeling and simulation) + Logic designing(programming)

Choice is yours.

GOOD LUCK
 

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