Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Place of Study: Russia
Outcome (diploma or credits): Master of Science in Robotics and Applied Artificial Intelligence
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
Application Deadline: 11 August 2023
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, control systems, computer science, electrical engineering or AI, with excellent/good grades; CV & Motivation Letter; upper-intermediate level of English.
Tuition Fee: TBA

Program description 

The program aims to train researchers and developers with a distinctive set of competencies at the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence who exhibit a systematic and critical thinking and can solve complex tasks using a range of industrial and service robotics apps associated with the development of mathematical, algorithmical, and program software to design, optimize, and humanize robots, organize human-machine and machine-to-machine interactions, as well as systems for traffic planning, automatic control, and decision-making.

Program сontent

1st semester 

  • Russian as a Foreign Language

  • Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

  • Technical Systems Modeling

  • Cyber Physical Systems and Technologies

  • Simulation of Robotic Systems 

  • Robot Modeling and Motion Control

  • Robot Programming 

Worldview module

  • Creative Technologies (1st or 3rd semester)

    • Introduction to Conceptual Thinking

    • Creative Technologies

  • Knowledge-intensive Entrepreneurship (1st or 3rd semester)

    • High Tech Business Creation (online or offline)

  • Thinking (1st or 2nd semester)

    • Scientific Reasoning and its Relevance for Society

    • Critical Thinking (advanced)

Soft Skills module

  • Negotiations, Influence and Conflict Management (1st or 3rd semester)

  • Emotional Intelligence (2nd or 4th semester)

  • International Research Management Essentials  (1st or 3rd semester)

  • Life in Science – Guide for Young Researchers (any semester)

Applied Artificial Intelligence (one option from the list)

  • Basic 1

    • Data Preprocessing and Elements of Statistics

    • Introduction to Machine Learning (tools) and AAI Methods

  • Basic 2

    • Data Preprocessing and Statistics with R

    • Introduction to Machine Learning (tools) and AAI Methods

  • Basic 3

    • Data Preprocessing and Big Data: Storage Technologies

    • Statistics with R and Introduction to Machine Learning (tools)

  • Basic 4

    • Data Preprocessing and Big Data: Storage Technologies

    • Elements of Statistics and Introduction to Machine Learning (tools)

  • Advanced 1

    • Big Data: Storage Technologies and Introduction to Machine Learning (Python)

    • Advanced Machine Learning (Python) and Automatic Text Processing

  • Advanced 2

    • Big Data: Storage Technologies and Introduction to Machine Learning (Python

    • Advanced Machine Learning (Python) and Image Processing

  • Advanced 3

    • Introduction to Machine Learning (Python) and Advanced Machine Learning (Python)

    • Automatic Text Processing and Image Processing

2nd semester

  • Russian as a Foreign Language 

  • Robot Modeling and Motion Control

  • Robot Programming

  • Machine Learning in Robotics

  • Modern Control Systems or Design of Mechatronic Systems

  • Computer-Aided Design or Digital Image Processing

  • Research Internship

3rd semester

  • Modern Control Systems or Design of Mechatronic Systems

  • Networked and Multi-Agent Systems or Trajectory Planning and Control or Sensorless Control

  • Research Internship

  • Tech Project Internship

4th semester

  • Research Internship

  • Tech Project Internship

  • Pre-Graduation Internship

  • Master Thesis Defense

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Career options

Graduates of the program can become experts in robot-enabled manipulation and manufacturing, autonomous ground, water, and air vehicles and smart transportation, wearable, collaborative, and medical robotics; medicine, namely, surgical robotic technologies, development of various types of exoskeletons and mobile platforms for patients’ transportation, as well as robotic limbs construction. They can also work at research institutions and design offices (design and construction of complex technical systems). As a whole, graduates will be in high demand in all spheres that use machines and equipment that need to be properly maintained and duly repaired.

Our graduates work at Sber, Geoscan, StarLine, Diakont, Taurus-Fenix, Russian Railways, etc.

Program review

Want to know more? Read an article by ITMO.NEWS and the stories of international students at the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence program to learn more about the major and their experiences:

 

"I had chosen this field because I wanted to change my career direction

to be more connected to the tendencies of the fourth industrial revolution.

I absolutely recommend it! Russia is a unique and great country with high-quality education.

 I see Russia far ahead in the field of information technology."

 

 

Vitor Figueiredo, a student of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence​ program

 

 

 

"I think ITMO will always be at the top. It is always trying to apply new teaching methods.

The professors are at a high level, and the university gives students

many opportunities to develop themselves."

 

Farshid Amini, a student of the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence​ program

 

 

FAQ

Can I take the entrance exam online?

  • Yes, you can take the exam via Zoom.

How many questions will I have at the entrance exam?

  • Two questions from two fields of your choice: control theory, ML and image processing, robotic systems hardware, and mechanics and modelling of robots.

Do I need to switch on the camera during the exam?

  • Yes, it's obligatory.

Is it a written or oral exam?

  • You should give written answers for two questions and send it to examinators via Zoom. They will estimate your answers, and ask you some questions in an oral form.

Due to some reasons, I can't attend the entrance exam, may I change the date?

  • Yes, you may. Please, send the request to the program coordinator.

I can't come to Russia before the start of studies. Can I study online?

  • Yes, you can. You should send your request to the Student Serivces Office and to the program coordinator.

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