A complete guide to making a career in Robotics & Automation

A branch of engineering, Robotics deals with the application and design of robots and usage of computers for their processing and manipulation while inculcating different disciplines to build, program, design, and use robotic machines. Automation, on the other hand, means using computer machines, software or other technology to perform tasks that would usually be undertaken by a human worker. There are different types of automation, ranging from the fully virtual to the fully mechanical, and from easy and simple to the extremely complex.

Scope of Robotics

One of the prominent professional careers in India, Robotics and Automation engineering provide ample opportunities for aspirants both in India as well as abroad. From developing experimental robotics for the military to manufacturing line robots, medical and automotive industries, the future of robotics engineering certainly offers a diversity of opportunities for professionals aspiring to enter the field. A candidate having an ME degree in robotics can find employment opportunities in space research organisations such as ISRO and also in industries that produce microchips.

Robotics engineers are usually employed in organisations involved in space exploration, laboratories, manufacturing plants, mining, etc. Presently, the gaming industry is providing the most enjoyable variation of the kind of intelligence provided by robotics to the public. Most robotics engineers are recruited by private robot users or manufacturers and are referred to as robotics test engineers or automation system engineers. Apart from it, professionals in robotics and automation can also choose teaching jobs in universities and colleges.

From developing experimental robotics for the military to manufacturing line robots, medical and automotive industries, the future of robotics engineering certainly offers a diversity of opportunities for professionals aspiring to enter the field.

According to PayScale, the average salary of a robotics engineer is around $85,000 per year.

Career Opportunities

In the present day world, Robotics and Automation have been creating more opportunities than ever. For instance, Robots are utilised in several industries for speeding up the manufacturing process, including the field of sea exploration, nuclear science, designing of bio-medical equipment, servicing of transmission electric signals, etc. Automation and Robotics Engineering is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services.

1. Leveraged Technology & Infrastructure - CU has earmarked an annual IT budget of Rs. 11 Crore to leverage emerging technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities.
2. Rankings & Accreditations - The country’s youngest private university with NAAC A+ grade accreditation, CU is among the top-ranked institutions in North India for imparting AICTE approved Engineering programs. Apart from it, the varsity has several accolades to its name such as ‘University with Best Placements’ by WCRC, etc.
3. Industry patronage - The varsity has set up several industry-sponsored labs and advanced learning centres at the campus, which facilitates modern learning. Some of the major companies offering patronage include Amazon, IBM, etc.
4. Placements - The varsity has shown a continuous incline in the number of placements and MNC’s visiting the campus for placements. Also, CU managed to generate 5000+ placement offers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
5. International exposure - International guest lectures, foreign internships, semester exchange, etc. are instrumental factors in amplifying international exposure, which is a key to success in the present-day world.

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