Master of Engineering Program in Robotics and Automation

Master of Engineering Program in
Robotics and Automation
Institute of FIeld roBOtics (FIBO)
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Modified Curriculum: Year of 2009

Program Title: Master of Engineering Program in Robotics and Automation

Offering Degree: Master of Engineering (Robotics and Automation)
Abbreviation: M.Eng. (Robotics and Automation)

Philosophy:

Nowadays, Kingdom of Thailand needs developments of skills on sciences and technology in order to compete internationally. Human resources are another component for these developments, especially for a research purpose. These people will help for creating an innovation that can be in Thai industries, agricultures, and communities. Institute of FIeld roBOtics (FIBO) at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi had realized on these developments and formulated a graduate curriculum that focuses on robotics and automation. FIBO Robotics and Automation (FRA) program helps to produce talented graduates with robotics foundations, engineering skills, especially on robotics and automation. Moreover, FRA alumni have a capability to carry on research and to implement knowledge related to robotics and automation that can influence developments on sciences and technology in Thailand. This curriculum also provides knowledge that can be used for strengthening Thai industries, supporting international competitions, and accommodating on Thai lifestyles. Moreover, this curriculum offers lessons on technology managements for utilizing resources and reducing environmental effects.

Objectives:

1. Produce graduates and specialists in the field of robotics and automation with skills on designing, product development, and research capabilities.
2. Develop knowledge on robotics and automation.
3. Contribute to education and solve industrial issues in order to increase productivity for Thai industries by using knowledge on robotics and automation.

Entry Requirements
• Students with bachelor degree from the Bachelor of Engineering Program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Control Systems and instrumentation Engineering, Tool and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degrees (based on decisions from the faculty members of Institute of FIeld roBOtics)
• Students with bachelor degree from the Bachelor of Science Program in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Statistic, or equivalent degrees (based on decisions from the faculty members of Institute of FIeld roBOtics)

Selection Methods
Candidates will be selected by the faculty members of Institute of FIeld roBOtics by a method of interview and written examination. Additional information of Grade Point Average (GPA) and work experiences will be considered along with the results of written examination. Subjects that can be included in the written examination are Mathematics, Computer, and Control.

Moreover, all prospective students whose first language is not English should be able to provide evidence of proficiency in English. Score of English Placement Test that is higher than 76% can be used to waive for registration for English class. Similarly, score of TOEFL 500 on Paper-Based or 173 on Computer-Based TOEFL can be used to waive for registration for English class. All students with this qualifications can provide evidences of proficiency in English at the KMUTT Graduate and International Office.

Academic System:
Follow all rules and regulations on student handbook from the graduate school at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Duration:
2 years of study (maximum of 5 years)

Registration Procedure:
All new students buy a registration manual at the KMUTT graduate and international office, completely fill out the document with advisor’s signature, and submit the completed form to the KMUTT graduate and international office (end of May).

KMUTT students can register online with a designated date and time form the KMUTT graduate and international office, and provide evidence for a sufficient financial support. More information at http://www.kmutt.ac.th

Evaluation Methods and Commencement
Follow all rules and regulations on student handbook from the graduate school at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi

Faculty members

Course Descriptions

Curriculum

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