What Are the Best Double Major Options for Aspiring Robotics Engineers?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the best double major options for aspiring robotics engineers, focusing on the combination of electrical engineering with another major, such as mechanical engineering or computer science. Participants explore the implications of these choices on career opportunities and skill development relevant to robotics.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in double majoring in electrical engineering and is uncertain about the second major, considering mechanical engineering or computer science.
  • Another participant questions the feasibility of double majoring in engineering, suggesting that mechatronic engineering might be a suitable alternative as it combines electrical and mechanical disciplines.
  • A participant emphasizes that computer science may be preferable for those interested in programming and AI within robotics.
  • There is a discussion about whether computer science is only beneficial for AI, with a participant noting that electrical engineering also covers basic programming.
  • One participant seeks clarification on what "better" means in the context of choosing a second major, specifically regarding robotics and career opportunities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the viability of double majoring in engineering and the best combinations for robotics. There is no consensus on the optimal second major, with multiple competing perspectives presented.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention that regulations regarding double majoring may vary by country, which could affect the options available to students.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a career in robotics, particularly those interested in engineering and computer science pathways.

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Hi guys,
I'm thinking to take double major but not sure which major should i take. I want to take electrical engineering as the first one but not so sure for the second one.

Might mechanical engineering would be a good one? Or computer science is better?

Thanks guys!

PS : I'm interested in robotics and stuff.
 
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Hey Muon neutrino.

Are you even allowed to double major in engineering? (AFAIK, you pick a single major).

You might want to see if you can do mechatronic engineering (which combines electrical and mechanical areas together). The only thing though, is that you will want to check if you don't specialize enough as opposed to doing so if you took a single standard program.
 
Muon neutrino said:
Might mechanical engineering would be a good one? Or computer science is better?

Better for what?
 
I looked into robotics for a brief period over the summer. Computer science is preferable if you want to do the programming and AI.
 
chiro said:
Are you even allowed to double major in engineering? (AFAIK, you pick a single major).

You might want to see if you can do mechatronic engineering (which combines electrical and mechanical areas together). The only thing though, is that you will want to check if you don't specialize enough as opposed to doing so if you took a single standard program.

some countries may allowed it, and some don't.
Well, i WAS a mechatronic engineering student, but some things turn out and i had to transfer to other country university. That's why i want to major in a similar way with MT engineering.

Jozape said:
I looked into robotics for a brief period over the summer. Computer science is preferable if you want to do the programming and AI.

Is it only good for AI? I mean we'll also learn the basic programming in EE.

Crake said:
Better for what?
Better for robotics, and future career opportunities perhaps.
 

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