This section is intended to provide interested applicants and enrolled master students with important information about academics as for example the course's structure as well as rules and regulations in academic matters.
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM 2020
M.Sc. RoboSys comprises three semesters of lectures, exercises and practical courses in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University. In the fourth semester, you will either choose the industrial track, in which you will pursue an internship in industry or the academic track to carry out a research project. You also have to finish your Master's thesis in this final semester.
Course Structure
Compulsory Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Robotics Systems
Multibody Dynamics
Simulation of Robotic Systems, Sensors and Enviroment
Advanced Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
Computer Vision I
Control Engineering
Robotic Sensor Systems
Electrical Drives
Machine Learning
Computer Science in Mechanics Engineering II
German Language Course
Elective Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Computer Vision II
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Internship or Research Project
Production Metrology
Advanced Machine Learning
Master Thesis
Machine Dynamics of Rigid Systems
Power Electronics
Master Defense Colloquium
Industrial Logistics
Processes and Principles for Lightweight Design
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics for Engineers
Applied Numerical Optimization Engineering
Factory Planning
Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering
Summer School** - Advanced Topics in Robotic Systems Engineering
Strategic Technology Management
Advanced Finite Element Methods for Engineers
Mechatronics and Control Techniques for Production Plants
Advanced Control System
Last update: 11.10.2018
Regulations and Handbooks
The examination regulations and module catalogue are provided as a download on the right hand side of this page. Please be aware that the curriculum/modules are adapted regularly to ensure that the content of the Master's degree program is constantly up-to-date.
Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning at the RWTH Aachen University, Germany
M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary specialized program led by the Institute of Mechanism Theory, Machine Dynamics and Robotics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. In line with this interdisciplinary approach, lectures and courses are also offered by departments from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, as well as the RWTH Aachen's School of Business and Economics.
