If you’re excited to see how robots used in healthcare can transform the patient care landscape, you might consider pursuing a career in biomedical robotics. With an engineering degree that has an emphasis in robotics, you could be equipped to pursue a career you might find exiting that can push the boundaries of modern technology.
If you enroll in a baccalaureate engineering degree program, you can generally expect to study topics such as the following:
- The application of mathematics to solve engineering problems, including signal processing, matrices, systems equations and differential equations.
- The fundamentals of computer-aided design (CAD), including the use of 2D and 3D design and modeling software as well as electrical and mechanical design integration.
- The function of circuits and their role in electrical engineering components, devices and systems.
- Robotic design, including the modeling of dynamic systems, interfacing computer hardware and developing simple control algorithms.
- Robotic applications, with a look at the programming and control of different robotic systems using analytical tools like MATLab/Simulink.
Depending on the school you choose, you may have the opportunity to complete one or more capstone courses. These involve the development of major projects that provide invaluable hands-on experience.
When you’re ready to advance the future of robots in healthcare, Grand Canyon University (GCU) is here to prepare you. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics degree program instills foundational competencies in engineering and robotics and provides hands-on experience for students. Fill out the form on this page to learn more about joining the engineering community at GCU.
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Approved by the assistant dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology on July 18, 2023.