Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

The idea that we can combine robotic systems with artificial intelligence to produce a new generation of machinery is no longer the stuff of science fiction – it’s science reality. This cutting-edge course puts you at the heart of one of today’s most innovative fields, with a focus on developing your hands-on skills right from the start. Through understanding of theory, a practice-based approach and real-life work projects, you gain a solid conceptual grounding, to-the-minute specialist knowledge and advanced technical skills.

Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

This course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BSC), the Chartered Institute for IT, meaning you qualify for chartered IT professional status once you graduate.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Dedicated computing labs and group study hubs in our modern, purpose-built STEM building.

Cloud robotics and connected AI research laboratory with specialist equipment, including an industry-standard robot arm and mobile robots, programmable drones, integrated oscilloscope, and powerful AI computer.

Cutting-edge technology such as Auto-CAD, MATLAB and ROS software, alongside a 3D printer and well-stocked hardware supply for robot construction.

Access to Multisim, LabView and VMware Workstation.

Your Student Experience

Our unique blend of theoretical and hands-on work keeps you up to date with state-of-the-art technologies and prepares you for an exciting future.

Take on work-based projects in close collaboration with companies such as HAL Robotics and TWI.

Showcase your work to invited industry professionals and get involved in up-to-the-minute research projects.

Learn from the expertise of our highly qualified academic team, many of whom are leading researchers and active consultants in areas such as enhanced robot technology and nanorobotics in cancer cell exploration.

Our academics organised the CROP workshop on the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), one of the two top-tier conferences in robotics, meaning our course is kept up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

Be guided by our dedicated academic success tutors, there to support you through your studies.