Robotics

Lead Faculty of the Collaborative Specialization

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

Participating Degree Programs

Aerospace Science and Engineering — MASc, PhD
Biomedical Engineering — MASc, PhD
Computer Science — MSc, PhD
Electrical and Computer Engineering — MASc, PhD
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering — MASc, PhD
Rehabilitation Science — MSc, PhD

Supporting Units

University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies
University of Toronto Robotics Institute

Overview

The graduate programs listed above participate in the Collaborative Specialization (CS) in Robotics, which aims at building a structured community of practice that combines engineering and computer science approaches to robotics.

The CS in Robotics is designed to foster cross-disciplinary training and collaboration across diverse departments at the University. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements of the participating home graduate unit and the CS, students will receive the notation “Completed Collaborative Specialization in Robotics” on their transcript.

Contact and Address

Web: robotics.utoronto.ca
Email: robotics@utoronto.ca

Timothy Barfoot
Collaboration Specialization in Robotics
University of Toronto Robotics Institute
Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
55 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A4

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both the home graduate unit and the collaborative specialization (CS).

• Applicants must apply to and be admitted to both the CS and a participating research-stream master’s degree program.

• Applicants must be supervised by a core faculty member of the CS.

Specialization Requirements

• Students must meet the degree requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, the participating home graduate program, and the CS.

• The student’s thesis in their home graduate program must be in the area of robotics.

• The plan of study will include at least 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE):

  • Courses will be offered through the CS and participating graduate units. Students must take one half course recognized by the CS to total 0.5 FCE (see below for a complete list elective courses).

  • Students must complete ROB1830Y⁰ Robotics Seminar Series (Credit/No Credit, 0.0 FCE) in addition to their home program requirement; it is offered through the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies.

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both the home graduate unit and the collaborative specialization (CS).

• Applicants must apply to and be admitted to both the CS and a participating doctoral degree program.

• Applicants must be supervised by a core faculty member of the CS.

• Students who have completed the CS at the master's level are not eligible to take it during their PhD program.

Specialization Requirements

• Students must meet the degree requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, the participating home graduate program, and the CS.

• The student’s thesis in their home graduate program must be in the area of robotics.

• The plan of study will include at least 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE):

  • Courses will be offered through the CS and participating graduate units. Students must complete one half course recognized by the CS to total 0.5 FCE (see below for a complete list of approved elective courses).

  • Students must complete ROB1830Y⁰ Robotics Seminar Series (Credit/No Credit; 0.0 FCE) in addition to their home program requirement; it is offered through the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies.

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

Required Course

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.

Elective Courses

Group 1: Planning and Control

Group 2: Perception and Learning

Group 3: Modelling and Dynamics

Group 4: Systems Design and Integration